The Sentence Of The Deputy Chairperson Of The East Java DPRD Could Be Increased Because He Did Not Routinely Report His Wealth

Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Johanis Tanak (Central)/Photo: VOI/Wardhany T

Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Johanis Tanak said the charges filed against the Deputy Chairman of the East Java DPRD, Sahat Tua Simandjuntak, could be heavier when he was brought to court. The reason is that he does not report his wealth regularly. Sahat was last known to have reported his assets in 2020. Based on the State Administrators Wealth Report (LHKPN) which he submitted to the KPK, his assets reached Rp. 10.7 billion. "Of course we will make this a consideration later when we demand it," Johanis told reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, December 16. Johanis said, every state administrator without exception must report his assets regularly. This reason will be an opportunity to increase the demand for punishment because Sahat neglected to report. "In the charges, there are aggravating reasons," he said. In addition, later the anti-corruption commission investigators will equate Sahat's wealth profile with the income he received. From that report, the KPK will also investigate other assets owned by the Golkar Party politician. "It will be used at the time of investigation. It will be noted and when the prosecution will be submitted," said Johanis. Sahat was named a suspect along with three other people. They are the expert staff, Rusdi; Abdul Hamid who is the Head of Jelgung Village, Robatal District, Sampang Regency who is also the Coordinator of the Community Group; and Ilham Wahyudi alias Eeng who is the Coordinator of the Pokmas Field. The determination of Sahat and three other suspects was made after they were caught in a hand arrest operation (OTT) on Wednesday, December 14. This action is based on information from the public who know about the handover of money related to the management of the allocation of grant funds. In this case, Sahat allegedly offered assistance to facilitate the proposed grant funds, which totaled Rp7.8 trillion. This provision is intended for bodies, institutions, community organizations in the East Java Provincial Government. Sahat received from 2021 and continued until 2022 and then agreed to help for 2023 and 2024. The money received by the Golkar Party politician is thought to have reached Rp5 billion.