KPK Investigate Allegations Of Former Yogyakarta Customs Head Buying Mercy Car Using Gratification Money

Former Head of Yogyakarta Customs Eko Darmanto (Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that former Yogyakarta Customs Chief Eko Darmanto bought a luxury car with the Mercedes Benz brand with the money for receiving gratuities. This allegation was investigated by an employee of PT Addendas, Riva Abdillah Aziz. "The witness was present and his knowledge was investigated, among others, related to the alleged purchase of motorized vehicles from the suspect ED, whose source of money was from receiving gratuities," said Head of the News Section Ali Fikri to reporters in a written statement, Thursday, January 4. Ali did not specify how much the mercy car Eko bought from the dealer. However, this examination is believed to make clear the flow of gratuities received by Eko. The KPK previously confirmed that it would investigate the alleged purchase of luxury cars. KPK Director of Investigation Asep Guntur Rahayu admitted that investigators had found these findings. It is known, there is a source saying that Eko bought two luxury cars branded Mercedes Benz and BMW. Purchases were made by installments and the money came from receiving gratuities. "“ It was conveyed in the press conference material as well, even in cars, then we have motorbikes and others, what is their name, trace it,” Asep told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, December 8. Eko has been officially detained after being named a suspect in gratification and money laundering (TPPU). This acceptance has been carried out since 2009 and the method used is to disguise him in family and affiliated accounts. The company consists of buying and selling Harley Davidson motorcycles, restoring antique cars, to construction companies and procuring toll road supporting facilities.

The amount of gratuities Eko received reached Rp. 18 billion. Originally, from import entrepreneurs, customs service management entrepreneurs (PPJK) to excisable goods.