KPK Will Recall Officials From The Ministry Of Energy And Mineral Resources Regarding The Case Of PPU Regent Abdul Gafur

Inactive PPU Regent Abdul Gafur (Photo: DOK ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will reschedule an examination of the Director of Oil and Gas Program Development at the Directorate General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dwi Anggara. The reason is that he was not present at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, August 3.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri said Dwi should be questioned as a witness regarding the alleged abuse of authority by the non-active North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud. His explanation is needed to investigate the case.

"Dwi Anggoro was not present and confirmed for rescheduling," Ali told reporters, Thursday, August 4.

It is not yet known what material the KPK will investigate from the examination of Dwi. However, he is suspected of knowing about Abdul Gafur's rioting.

The KPK previously suspected that Abdul Gafur had abused his authority in managing capital participation in Regional Public Companies. This allegation emerged after the bribery case that ensnared him was investigated.

However, the anti-corruption commission will further announce the construction of the case in this allegation. The examination of witnesses is still ongoing.

Previously reported, the KPK named Abdul Gafur as a suspect in receiving bribes related to the procurement of goods and services as well as permits in North Penajam Paser Regency.

In addition to Gafur, the KPK has also appointed the Acting Secretary of the North Penajam Paser Regency, Mulyadi; Head of the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of North Penajam Paser Regency Edi Hasmoro; Head of the North Penajam Paser District Education, Youth, and Sports Office, Jusman; and the General Treasurer of the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC, Nur Afifah Balqis as a bribe recipient.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi.

Their determination was initiated from a hand arrest operation (OTT) which was held on Wednesday, January 12 in two locations, namely Jakarta and North Kalimantan. From the results of the action, the KPK also confiscated Rp1 billion and Rp447 million in Balqis's account.