2 New Suspects In The Corruption Case Of Fictitious Subcontractor PT Amarta Karya Detained By KPK

KPK Investigation Director Asep Guntur Rahayu at a press conference/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has attempted to force the detention of two people in the corruption case of the fictitious subcontractor procurement project at PT Amarta Marta (Persero) from 2018 to 2020. They are employees, namely Pandhit Seno Aji and Deden Prayoga.

"It was revealed that there was an active involvement from other parties, thus strengthening the existence of close roles and cooperation and the result of financial losses," said KPK Director of Investigation Asep Guntur Rahayu at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, May 15.

Both will be detained for 20 at the KPK Detention Center (Rutan). The forced effort is valid for the first 20 days until June 4 and can be extended according to the needs of investigators.

Asep revealed that Pandhit and Deden were suspected of helping former President Director of PT Amarta Karya (Persero) Catur Prabowo to get some additional money using company funds. Both coordinated with former Finance Director of PT Amarta Karya (Persero) Trisna Sutisna.

"(Fund, red) to meet various personal needs from Catur Prabowo," he said.

In carrying out the action, Pandhit and Deden made three fictitious companies that would later become subcontractors at PT Amarta Karya. Trisna Sutisna knows the process.

"The state financial loss caused by around Rp46 billion," said Asep.

Furthermore, Pandhit and Deden are suspected of enjoying the flow of funds. However, Asep has not specified the amount because the investigation is still ongoing.

As a result of their actions, the two suspects were suspected of violating Article 2 paragraph (1) or Article 3 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) of the 1st Criminal Code.