Caught By The KPK OTT, The Wealth Of The Deputy Chairperson Of The East Java DPRD, Sahat Tua, Was Rp. 10.7 Billion

Illustration of KPK investigators carrying out their duties. (Between)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a hand arrest operation (OTT) in Surabaya and arrested the Deputy Chairman of the East Java DPRD, Sahat Tua P. Simanjuntak, on Wednesday, December 14 yesterday. He was arrested along with three other people, namely expert staff and the private sector. Then how much wealth does Sahat have? Based on the State Administrators Wealth Report (LHKPN), Sahat recorded a wealth of Rp. 10.7 billion. This amount is the report he submitted for the 2020 period. Through the report, this Golkar Party politician is known to own three lands and buildings domiciled in Surabaya and East Jakarta. The asset value reached IDR 7.4 billion. Next, he was also recorded as owning three cars worth IDR 1.7 billion. His four-wheeled vehicles are 2015 Toyota Velfire, 2018 Toyota Voxy, and 2016 Mercedes Benz E 250. In the report, Sahat did not register the ownership of other movable assets and securities. However, he has cash and cash equivalents worth IDR 1.4 billion. Previously, the KPK suspected bribery related to grant funds from community groups in East Java. This allegation was conveyed by KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri. "KPK has arrested alleged corruption related to grant funds to community groups," said KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri to reporters, Thursday, December 15. From this activity, the anti-corruption commission secured money. However, he did not specify the amount because the team was still working. "KPK also confiscated cash. We are still working and the results will certainly be conveyed during a press conference," he concluded.