Dozens Of Suspects In The Rutan Extortion Case Called By The KPK Today

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned the suspects for alleged illegal levies (extortion) at the detention center it managed on Friday, March 15. Letters have been sent so that they are present to fulfill the investigations that will be carried out by investigators. "Yes, it is true, it was scheduled some time ago, for them to be present as suspects today, March 15, 2024 at the KPK's Red and White Building," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters in a written statement, Friday, March 15. Ali has not detailed whether or not they will be detained. Likewise with the material that will be explored from the suspects. Meanwhile, from the information gathered, 15 people were summoned by investigators. All of them have status as suspects. Previously reported, the KPK has named more than 10 suspects for extortion in detention centers. One of them, Hengki who is currently serving at the Secretariat of the DKI Jakarta DPRD.

He is referred to as the mastermind or mastermind of the extortion practice by the KPK Supervisory Board when reading the ethical decision of 78 employees. "Hengki is already a suspect," said KPK Deputy Chair Johanis Tanak to reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, March 6. In this case, Hengki has been questioned with the Head of the KPK Detention Center Achmad Fauzi and several witnesses on Wednesday, March 13. They were questioned in connection with several matters, including transactions and distribution of extortion money from detainees.