Makassar Customs Head Andhi Pramono Allegedly Used Gratification Money To Meet Needs

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the Head of Makassar Customs Andhi Pramono is suspected of using gratuity money to meet his needs. This allegation was investigated from three witnesses who were questioned on Monday, May 15 yesterday.

"The witnesses were present and their knowledge was investigated, among others, related to the alleged receipt of gratuities in the form of money which was then used for personal needs from the parties named as suspects in this case," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Tuesday, May 16.

Ali detailed that the witness being examined was the Director of PT Fachrindo Mega Sukses, Rony Faslah; Exim staff of PT Argo Makmur Cemindo, Iksannudin; Commissioner of PT Indokes Adhikencana, Johannes Komarudin. However, it was not detailed what more investigators examined from the examination.

The KPK has named Andhi as a suspect in the alleged receipt of gratuities. This determination began after his assets were highlighted by the public until clarification was finally made.

The anti-corruption commission ensured that the determination of the suspect was in accordance with applicable regulations. Investigators have pocketed evidence of receipts by Andhi.

It did not stop there, investigators had conducted a search of Andhi's house in the Legenda Wisata Cibubur area. From that effort, documents and electronic evidence were found.

Furthermore, the anti-corruption commission will summon witnesses who are suspected of knowing about Andhi's actions. Later, he will also be summoned as a suspect and then detained.