Becoming A KPK Suspect And Detained, Nurdin Abdullah Celebrates Eid 2021 In Prison

Nurdin Abdullah detained by the KPK (Photo: KPK Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The Governor of South Sulawesi (Sulsel) Nurdin Abdullah has been officially named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Nurdin Abdullah is suspected of accepting bribes from several contractors related to the project in South Sulawesi.

The suspect was named Nurdin Abdullah after KPK investigators conducted an intensive examination accompanied by two sufficient pieces of evidence.

Apart from Nurdin Abdullah, the KPK also named two other suspects. They are the Secretary of Sulawesi Province Public Works, Edy Rahmat (ER), and Agung Sucipto as the contractor.

"The KPK has named three suspects, as recipients of NA and ER. Meanwhile, the donor is AS," said KPK Chairman Filri Bahuri during a press conference, Saturday, February 28.

With the appointment of Nurdin Abdullah as a suspect, he was immediately detained at the KPK branch of the Pomdam Jaya Guntur branch. Therefore, in  2021 Nurdin Abdullah will celebrate Eid in prison.

Where Eid in 2021 will fall in May 2021. Where 1 Ramadan 1442 Hijri in April. "NA was detained at the KPK branch detention center Pomdam Jaya Guntur branch," said Firli.

As recipients of bribes, NA and ER are suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 and Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph 1 to 1 of the Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, as a giver, AS is suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or Article 5 paragraph (1) letter b or Article 13 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001. regarding Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph 1 to 1 of the Criminal Code.