Maximize Evidence Collection, Detention Of Bambang Kayun Extended By The KPK

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

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) extended the detention of AKBP Bambang Kayun today, Wednesday, February 8. The detention extension was carried out because investigators were still looking for evidence of the bribery case that ensnared him. "This extension of detention is one of the steps taken by the investigative team to further maximize the collection of evidence as suspected elements of the bribery article alleged to the suspect," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, Wednesday, February 8. Ali said the extension of detention would be carried out for 40 days until March 3. "(Detained, red) at the KPK Detention Center at Pomdam Jaya Guntur," he said. The KPK previously detained AKBP Bambang Kayun Bagus, who is a suspect in alleged bribery and gratification related to falsification of letters in the case of the seizure of the rights of the heirs of PT Aria Citra Mulia (ACM). He is suspected of selling information with the lure of Rp6 billion and 1 car to manage and assist fugitives in the case. In addition, Bambang is also suspected of receiving Rp50 billion from the management of other cases. This case began when there was a report to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police Headquarters regarding the alleged forgery of PT ACM's heir rights letter. The reported parties are Emilya Said and Herwansayah who were later named suspects. In this case, Bambang is suspected of Article 12 letter (a) or Article 12 letter (b) or Article 11 and 12B of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption.