Acquisition Of French Energy Company By Pertamina Investigated By KPK

KPK (ANTARA) building

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is now investigating the acquisition of PT Pertamina Persero through PT Pertamina Internasional Exploration and Production (PIEP) against energy company, Maurel & Prom from France. This process is suspected of causing state losses.

"So far, all we know is that it is still in the process of being investigated," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri, quoted on Wednesday, January 24.

Ali said the investigation was carried out behind closed doors. Thus, he could not detail the ongoing process or the parties suspected of being involved.

"So we can't tell you (the details, ed) yet," he said.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) received a state loss finding in the process of acquiring PT PIEP against Maurel & Prom. This finding was obtained after the examination was carried out.

"There are indications of irregularities committed by related parties in the 2012-2020 Investment Activity at PT Pertamina (Persero) resulting in indications of state financial losses at PT Pertamina (Persero) of at least 6 million US dollars," said BPK's official statement.

This finding has then been submitted to the Temporary Chairperson of the KPK, Nawawi Pomolango, on January 15 by the Deputy Chairperson of the BPK, Hendra Susanto. This report is expected to be used immediately to investigate the state losses that occurred.