KPK Will Call Andi Arief Again In The Case Of The Regent Of Central Mamberamo

Chairman of Bappilu Democrat Party Andi Arief after being questioned by the KPK. (Tsa Tsia-VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plans to recall the chairman of the Bappilu Democrat Party Andi Arief as a witness in the bribery, gratification and money laundering (TPPU) case that ensnared the inactive Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak. The reason is that he was sick when questioned on Monday, May 15.

"The person concerned will be receiving treatment today, so some of the core questions from the ten will be confirmed again to the person concerned in the future," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Monday, May 15.

It has not been specified when Ali will be recalled. He only said Andi's statement was needed to investigate the case that ensnared Ricky.

"Earlier, he stated that he would be present again, he would explain after we also gave him the opportunity to seek treatment, and would dig up information on his staff regarding this matter," said Ali.

Andi Arief said he was asked about the whereabouts of the party that received the money from Ricky Ham Pagawak. It was not specified who the party was, but he would look for the money and return it to the KPK.

"There is a confession from Ricky Ham Pagawak that he had a donation. So, I will look for those who receive the donation, and will be returned to the KPK if any," Andi said after being questioned.

Previously reported, Ricky was suspected of receiving bribes and gratuities of up to Rp200 billion. This acceptance was made from contractors who wanted to get projects in Central Mamberamo Regency.

There are three contractors who are said to have given money, namely the Director of PT Solata Sukses Bangun, Marten Toding; President Director of PT Bina Karya Raya, Simon Mampang; and Director of PT Bumi Abadi Perkasa Jusiendra Pribadi Pampang.

In detail, Jusiendra got 18 work packages with a total value of Rp. 217.7 billion. The projects built include the construction of student dormitories in Jayapura.

While Simon got six packages worth Rp179.4 billion and Marten got three work packages with a value of Rp9.4 billion. This work was obtained by the three private sector after they agreed with Ricky to give money.

From the money he got, Ricky was then suspected of laundering money by spending to disguise the results of the bribes and gratuities he received.