This Is What The KPK Said In Response To The Former Minister Of Agriculture SYL Is Ready To Respond To Tomorrow's Call

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confirmed that former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo would visit the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta on Friday, October 13. Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri has received information from investigators about the presence of the alleged corruption suspect at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan). " “ Yes, the information we received will be available tomorrow, ed),” Ali said when confirmed by reporters, Thursday, October 12. Meanwhile, Syahrul confirmed that he would come to the KPK's Red and White Building. His team of lawyers has coordinated with the investigators regarding his rescheduling. "I arrived in Jakarta early this morning. I returned to Jakarta as a form of my commitment to cooperate in facing the legal process at the KPK,” said the NasDem Party politician in a written statement to reporters. "I am ready physically and mentally to face this in accordance with my laws and rights as a suspect," continued Syahrul. Previously, the KPK had announced Syahrul along with two of his subordinates, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono and Director of Agricultural Equipment of the Ministry of Agriculture Muhammad Hatta as suspects on Wednesday, October 11. All three were involved in alleged extortion and gratification. In this case, Syahrul through his two subordinates was suspected of extorting his employees by requiring to pay the deposit every month. The nominal varies between 4,000-10,000 United States dollars.

It is believed that the money collected does not only come from the realization of the Ministry of Agriculture's budget inflated or mark-ups but from vendors working on projects. The money is given in cash, transfers or goods.