KPK Endus Allegations Of Corruption At The Ministry Of Defense Related To The Procurement Of Materials For The Construction Of Transportation Ships

Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detected allegations of corruption related to the procurement of materials for the construction of Tank-1 and Tank-2 TNI Navy (AL) ships at the Ministry of Defense. This striking practice is thought to have occurred in 2012 to 2018. "From the results of the investigation, which further found that there were criminal incidents and sufficient preliminary evidence at this time the KPK is investigating allegations of corruption related to the procurement of materials for the construction of Indonesian Navy Tank-1 and Tank-2 transport ships at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense in 2012-2018," said the Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri told reporters, Thursday, January 19. Ali said the suspect in this case would be announced along with the detention process. Announcement will be made when the evidence is declared sufficient. Furthermore, investigators will summon witnesses who are suspected of knowing the fraudulent practice. They are advised to be cooperative. "KPK hopes that various parties who are summoned as witnesses will cooperate and provide information as is before the investigative team," he said. The public is also welcome to oversee the investigation into the alleged corruption. Moreover, cases related to state losses. "KPK invites the public to supervise and oversee the investigation of this case," said Ali. "We make sure the entire investigation process runs according to the legal mechanism," he concluded.