90 Percent Of Corruption Cases Related To Goods And Services, KPK: Contractors Want To Win Projects Using Bribes

Deputy Chairperson Of The KPK Alexander Marwata (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Alexander Marwata is almost 90 percent of the rasuah cases related to the procurement of goods and services. Usually, entrepreneurs will bribe to obtain projects in government institutions. Corruption cases in the trial are almost 90 percent concerning goods and services," Alexander said as quoted from a written statement on Thursday, March 7. The corruption cases handled by the KPK, gratification and bribery if examined are closely related to goods and services such as contractors who want to get projects by bribing or buying projects with gratification,' continued Alexander then detailed, the anti-corruption commission until January 10 has handled 1,512 corruption cases. Where 339 cases occurred in the procurement sector for goods and services, which became the second most cases after bribery, explained. This condition is called Alexander needs immediate treatment because similar practices continue despite prevention has been carried out. Because, many are trying to outsmart the process of procurement of goods and services electronically. One of the modes is to carry out foreign investment which is finally agreed upon by providing fees to determine the winner. In fact, the auction documents have been regulated in one computer,''' he said. Meanwhile, the Coordinator of the National Strategy for Corruption Prevention (Stranas PK) Pahala Nainggolan said his party had launched an e-catalog or e-audit surveillance system. The feature, which is synergically built with the LKPP and the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), is expected to monitor the procurement of anomalous nature.

"We want to introduce e-Audit. APIP or Inspectorate will be a 'pilot' and given account access," said Pahala. "It is hoped that APIP will become a 'CCTV' and can monitor all forms of procurement. If APIP has data findings, directly check and validate," he concluded.