KPK Duga Keluarga Dan Perusahaan Eks Kepala Bea Cukai Yogyakarta Tampung Duit Gratifikasi

Asep Guntur Rahayu/PHOTO Investigation Director: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that the family of former Yogyakarta Customs Head Eko Darmanto allegedly participated in collecting gratuity money.

This allegation was conveyed by the Director of Investigation Asep Guntur Rahayu at a press conference for Eko's detention today, Friday, December 8. He said that Eko's family had been holding gratuities since 2009.

"In 2009, ED received the flow of money as gratification through bank account transfer using the core family name," said Asep at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"This transfer of gratuity money is given by import entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in the management of customs services (PPJK) to excisable goods entrepreneurs. This acceptance of gratuities lasts until 2023," he said.

In addition to family, Eko also made acceptance through companies that were allegedly affiliated with him. Asep said that this company is engaged in various fields.

Among them are the sale and purchase of Harley Davidson motorbikes, the restoration of antique cars, and companies in the construction and procurement of toll road supporting facilities. Eko's acceptance reached Rp. 18 billion.

"KPK is open to continuing to trace and explore the flow of money, including other criminal acts," he said.

As a result of his actions, Eko is now officially a KPK prisoner. He is suspected of violating Article 12B of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption.