KPK Reveals There Are Still Many Officials In The Ministry Who Have Fantastic Assets

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that many officials in other ministries have fantastic amounts of assets.

This was conveyed by Acting KPK Spokesperson for Prevention Ipi Maryati when asked whether there were officials who had assets such as former Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) official Rafael Alun Trisambodo and former Yogyakarta Customs Chief Eko Darmanto. These two names are in the public spotlight because of their assets.

"There are similar findings (such as Rafael Alun and Eko Darmanto, ed), there are," Ipi told VOI via text message, Saturday, March 4.

It was not specified who the officials were. However, he said the KPK could examine the State Administrators Wealth Report (LHKPN) as did Rafael Alun.

There are two kinds of LHKPN examinations of officials whose assets are deemed not to match the profile. First, by administrative means or verification.

This verification method can be done by checking whether officials who are required to report have attached a power of attorney in their name, a partner, to children who are still dependent.

Then, the reported assets will be verified if something is not reasonable. "If we find an incomplete power of attorney or inappropriate content, the KPK will ask the WL to complete and/or repair the LHKPN," explained Ipi.

In addition to this method, the KPK can also carry out substantial checks. Usually, these steps are taken to meet the demands of other parties such as related to the selection of positions or law enforcement efforts.

"Law enforcement, for example from the Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK, is of course related to the handling of a TPK case being carried out by prosecution," he said.

This substantial examination can also be carried out on the KPK's initiative through the Directorate of LHKPN if you find an unnatural profile. Ipi said this effort usually collaborates with other institutions.

"For example, for land and buildings, the KPK conducts electronic searches to BPN, cash and cash equivalents, it will be checked with banks, vehicles to Dispenda, shares and securities to KSEI and securities companies," said Ipi.

From this examination, usually there is a clarification process carried out. However, this effort will usually be assessed first whether or not it is necessary to do so.

The LHKPN that has been examined has reached 195 in 2022. Meanwhile, in the previous year there were 185 LHKPNs being worked on.

As previously reported, Eko and Rafael's wealth is currently being worked on by the KPK due to the mismatch of the reported LHKPN profile. Rafael was already questioned on Wednesday, March 1.

He underwent a request for information for 8.5 hours at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. After being questioned, Rafael stated that he had clarified his assets of Rp56 billion.

Meanwhile, Eko will only be questioned regarding his wealth on Tuesday, March 7. He is confirmed to be present to fulfill the summons to explain his assets to debts amounting to Rp9 billion.