The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is preparing to determine a new suspect in the case of managing metal anodes between PT Antam Tbk and PT Loco Montrado in 2017. The investigation warrant (sprindik) is being carried out by investigators.

"So far, we have also communicated with the investigative team to continue to review how the investigation warrant was re-published for other suspects," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Wednesday, February 8.

One of the parties targeted by the KPK is Siman Bahar who is the Director of PT Loco Montrado. Even though he has won in pretrial, the determination of the suspect has been canceled but he could be caught in this case again.

"So once again what must be underlined is the administrative process with formal requirements, not material," said Ali.

Previously, the KPK detained General Manager of the Metal Management and Purification Business Unit, PT Antam Tbk Dodi Marbeli. The detention was carried out because he was a suspect in alleged corruption in the metal anode management cooperation between PT Antam Tbk and PT Loco Montrado in 2017.

In this case, Dodi allegedly did not use the services of the company that had signed the agreement. The decision was taken unilaterally during the cooperation.

He prefers to cooperate with PT Loco Montrado. Dodi did not even report the election to the directors of the state-owned company.

In fact, in the appointment of the private company there were a number of irregularities. First, the company has no the same experience or technical ability as PT Antam Tbk in managing metal anodes.

Furthermore, the private company does not have international certification issued by the association of precious metal traders, namely the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).

Finally, the contract was also made with a date pushed back and PT Loco Montrado allegedly exporting metal anodes with banned low gold levels.

As a result of Dodi's actions, the state is said to have lost up to Rp100.7 billion. This amount is obtained from the calculation of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).


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