KPK Suspects Bribery Of Ex-Walkot Ambon Coming From Alfamidi Company

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the bribe money for former Ambon Mayor Richard Louhenapessy came from the company PT Midi Utama Indonesia (Alfamidi). This allegation was investigated by examining the General Manager License of PT Midi Utama Indonesia, Agus Toto Ganeffian.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri said Agus was questioned at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta on Friday, August 5.

"He was present and confirmed, among others, regarding the alleged flow of some money from PT MIU (Midi Utama Indonesia) through suspect AR (Amri), which was then allegedly used in the approval process for the principle permit for the 2020 retail branch construction in Ambon City," Ali said. to reporters, Monday, August 8.

Ali did not elaborate on the total amount of money that went out for the management of the permit. However, it is suspected that bribes were given to smooth the application for permission to build Alfamidi outlets in Ambon City.

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.

Meanwhile, the bribe giver is Amri (AR) from the private sector or an employee 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 for the principle permit for the construction of retail branches in Ambon City.

In the processing of the permit, it is suspected that the suspect Amri was actively communicating and held a meeting with Richard so that the permit for the construction of the Alfamidi retail branch could be immediately approved and issued.

Following up on Amri's request, Richard then ordered the Head of PUPR of the Ambon City Government to immediately process and issue various permit applications, including a place of business permit (SITU) and a trading business license (SIUP).

For each permit document that was approved and issued, Richard asked for the delivery of money with a minimum nominal value of Rp. 25 million using a bank account belonging to Andrew, who is Richard's confidant.

As for the issuance of approval in principle for the construction of 20 Alfamidi outlets, there is an allegation that Richard received Rp500 million from Amri through Andrew's bank account. In addition, Richard is also suspected of receiving a number of funds from various parties as gratuities.