Check GM Alfamidi, KPK Investigate Amount Of Money Given To Mayor Of Ambon

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the amount of money Alfamidi gave to the inactive Ambon Mayor Richard Louhenapessy in order to facilitate the issuance of permits to build their outlets.

This investigation was carried out by examining the General Manager of Legal and Compliance of PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk, Afid Hemeily on Tuesday, July 5 yesterday. He was questioned as a witness at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"We are investigating the amount that was allegedly given to the mayor of Ambon in administering the said permit," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Wednesday, July 6.

Ali did not specify the amount of the money. This is because the investigation is still ongoing.

In addition to exploring the issue of giving money, KPK investigators are also investigating the reason for the appointment of Amri to take care of the permit.

Amri is part of Alfamidi who was also named as a suspect in this case. He is said to have given bribes to Richard to smooth out the permits for the construction of the outlets that are being managed.

"It was confirmed that Amri was appointed as the party in charge of licensing," said Ali.

As previously reported, Richard and administrative staff led by the Ambon City Government Andrew Erin Hehanusa (AEH) were named suspects as bribe recipients in the alleged bribery case related to the licensing principle for the construction of retail branches in 2020 in Ambon City and receiving gratuities. Amri (AR) from the private sector/employees of Alfamidi Ambon City. Regarding the construction of the case, the KPK explained that in 2020 Richard, who served as Mayor of Ambon City for the 2017-2022 period, had the authority, one of which was to give approval in principle for the construction of retail branches in Ambon City. Following up on Amri's request, Richard then ordered the Head of PUPR Office of the Ambon City Government to immediately process and issue various permit applications, including permits. temp at business (SITU) and a trading business license (SIUP). For each approved and issued permit document, Richard requested that the deposit of money with a minimum nominal value of Rp. 25 million use a bank account belonging to Andrew, who is Richard's confidant. Especially for the issuance of the approval in principle In the construction of 20 Alfamidi outlets, it is suspected that Amri gave Richard around Rp500 million of money in stages through Andrew's bank account. In addition to licensing bribes, Richard is suspected of receiving a number of funds from various parties as gratuities. The KPK investigation team will continue to investigate this further.