The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confiscated assets in the form of an oil palm factory allegedly belonging to the inactive Labuhanbatu Regent Erik Adtrada Ritonga in Janji Village, West Billah, Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra.
The land and buildings covering an area of 14,027 square meters are suspected to be related to the bribery case that ensnared him.
"From the information obtained by the investigation team at the location, it is prepared to become a palm oil processing plant and is still in the operational testing process," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri as quoted from his written statement, Friday, May 3.
"It is estimated that the asset value is Rp. 15 billion," he continued.
Ali said the money to buy the assets came from Erik's receipt of money. The factory is in the name of the inactive regent's confidant.
Furthermore, the confiscation sign has been carried out. (This step, ed) to emphasize the status of the assets referred to as an effort to prevent claims from certain parties, "said Ali.
Furthermore, the anti-corruption commission will analyze the assets that have been confiscated. And then further confirmation through examination of witnesses," he said.
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Previously reported, the KPK named Erik as a suspect in bribery in the procurement of goods and services within the Labuhanbatu Regency Government (Pemkab). He stumbled after a hand arrest operation (OTT) was carried out on January 11.
In addition, there are three other suspects who are suspects. They are Rudi Syahputra Ritonga as a member of the Labuhanbatu DPRD and Efendi Sahputra and Fajar Syahputra as private parties as suspects.
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