KPK Investigate Companies That Apply Mining Business Permits To Mardani Maming

Mardani Maming after being questioned by the KPK/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) examined the former Tanah Bumbu Regent, Mardani H. Maming, after being arrested for the first time.

From that examination, investigators are looking for mining companies that apply for approval of mining operations and production permits in their area.

"Located in the KPK's Red and White building, the investigative team has finished examining the suspect MM in his capacity as a suspect," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Wednesday, August 3.

There are a number of things that investigators explore during the examination. Among them are companies that apply for mining business permits in Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan.

"The investigative team confirmed, among others, that it was related to the company that applied for the approval of the mining operation and production business permit (IUP OP) and included the issue of the transfer of the IUP OP in Tanah Bumbu Regency," he said.

In addition, investigators are also exploring several other things. Among them are the basic rules used by Mardani to approve the transfer of permits.

"In addition, it is also investigated regarding the basic rules used by Suspect MM to approve the transfer of the IUP OP," said Ali.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Mardani a suspect in the alleged bribery and gratification of a mining business permit in Tanah Bumbu Regency. He was named the suspect as the recipient, while the giver, Hendry Soetio, who was the controller of PT Prolindo Cipta Nusantara (PCN) had died.

Even though he died, the KPK confirmed that investigators had received evidence related to Mardani's acceptance. He is believed to have earned money from Hendry from 2014 to 2020.

The amount of money that Mardani received through his trusted people and his company reached Rp104.3 billion.

As a result of his actions, Mardani was suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Laws of the Republic of Indonesia. Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) to 1 of the Criminal Code.