Bareskrim Holds Subsequent Case Of TPPU Panji Gumilang Today

The head of the Al Zaytun Panji Gumilang Islamic Boarding School arrived at the Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Tuesday, August 1 (Rizky AP/VOI)

The Directorate of Special Economic Crimes at Bareskrim Polri plans to conduct a follow-up case in the alleged Money Laundering (TPPU) case involving Panji Gumilang today.

Originally, the case title process had been carried out on Wednesday, August 9. However, in the process it is considered that it still requires additional evidence.

"Today is the title of the case," said the Director of Special Economic Crimes at the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency Brigadier General Whisnu Hermawan, Wednesday, August 16.

Hold a case later to determine whether or not the money laundering offense case can be increased to the investigation stage. This means that the investigative team will discuss comprehensively the evidence that has been obtained to ensure a criminal element.

Previously, Whisnu said that his party had not been able to raise the status of the case to an investigation. The reason is that there is a lack of supporting evidence in the form of witness statements.

"There is a need for additional witness statements and documents that must be completed," said Whisnu.

In investigating this case, investigators have examined about 21 witnesses out of 40 people who were invited to provide information.

Some of the parties being questioned were the party who sent funds to Panji Gumilang or the Al Zaytun foundation or Pesatren.