JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to trace the flow of money from the inactive Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak. Including, the possibility of flowing to a number of Democratic Party cadres.
Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur said that wherever the flow of money will be sought. Moreover, Chairman of the Democratic Party Election Winning Body (Bappilu) Andi Arief said that a party cadre bearing the Mercy Star symbol received money from Ricky.
"Wherever the flow of funds flows from corruption flows, we will do what is called follow the money. We will follow and we will confiscate it," Asep told reporters, Wednesday, May 17.
Asep ensured that every money that was corrupted by officials had to be returned. Thus, investigators will pursue anyone who is suspected of knowing and receiving money from Ricky.
"Including in the context of asset recovery, of course. We will continue to explore, we will continue to search and we will continue to clarify every person or legal entity and others related to the flow of funds that are possible from criminal acts of corruption," said Asep.
Andi Arief said he was asked about the whereabouts of the party that received the money from Ricky Ham Pagawak after being questioned by the KPK. 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 made 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.
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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.
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