KPK Ultimatum Mardani Maming Surrendered

Former Regent of Tanah Bumbu Mardani H. Maming. (Between)a

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has issued an ultimatum for Mardani H. Maming to surrender. The former Regent of Tanah Bumbu is now a fugitive because he is not cooperative.

"KPK hopes that the suspect (Mardani Maming, ed) can cooperate and surrender to the KPK so that the law enforcement process for corruption is not hampered," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Tuesday, July 26.

This cooperative attitude, continued Ali, could speed up the investigation into the alleged bribery and mining license gratification (IUP) that ensnared Mardani. The KPK awaits the arrival of the General Treasurer of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board.

Furthermore, the KPK asked the public to report if they knew of Mardani's whereabouts. Reports can be submitted to the 198 call center or to the nearest police station.

"The participation and support of the community in efforts to resolve this case is very much needed, because we all hope that the settlement of this case can be carried out quickly, effectively and efficiently," said Ali.

The KPK included Mardani in the DPO today, Tuesday, July 26. Previously, he was absent from the summons of investigators as a suspect twice.

When investigators visited his apartment in the Jakarta area, Mardani was also nowhere to be seen. So, investigators went home empty-handed.

Previously, Mardani was named a suspect after being prevented from going abroad by the Directorate General of Immigration at the request of the KPK. Before being named a suspect, he had also been questioned.

However, after being questioned, Mardani admitted that he was asked for information regarding his problem with the owner of PT Jhonlin Group Samsudin Andi Arsyad alias Haji Isam.

Even so, Maming's name was actually mentioned as receiving Rp89 billion in money in a trial for alleged bribery for a mining business permit (IUP) in Tanah Bumbu Regency which was held at the Tipikor Court, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Kalsel).

This allegation was conveyed by the younger brother of former President Director of PT Prolindo Cipta Nusantara (PCN) Henry Soetio, Christian Soetio. At that time, Christian claimed to know that there was a flow of funds to the former Regent of Tanah Bumbu Mardani H Maming through PT Permata Abadi Raya (PAR) and PT Trans Surya Perkasa (TSP).

The money transfer has been going on since 2014. The amount of tens of billions of rupiah is referred to as the amount quoted based on PT PCN's financial statements.