KPK Find Documents Related To Alleged Money Laundering At SYL's Sister's House

Former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo at the KPK (DOK VOI/Wardhany Tsa Tsia)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) found evidence related to the alleged money laundering crime (TPPU) that ensnared former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo. Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri said this finding was obtained after investigators at SYL's sister's house on Jalan Letjen Hertasning, Makassar on Thursday, May 16 yesterday. There were documents and electronic items that corroborated the alleged money laundering resulting from a criminal act of corruption. " “ Obtained, among others, in the form of documents and electronic goods that can reveal the actions of the suspect SYL,” Ali told reporters in a written statement, Friday, May 17. Ali ensured that the search carried out was in accordance with applicable legal rules. "The investigative team first explained about his presence accompanied by a letter of assignment," he said. “ And during the search, it was also witnessed directly, including those from the local RT and RW,” continued the spokesman with the prosecutor's background. Furthermore, the evidence found will be analyzed. Confiscation will also be carried out to complete the file. "The follow-up analysis will soon be carried out to serve as evidence in the investigation case file," said Ali. Meanwhile, SYL did not want to talk about the search of her sister's house. He chose not to provide any information. "I can't give any information," said Syahrul when he left the KPK's Red and White House, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta after undergoing an ethical examination by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK). Previously reported, the KPK named Syahrul Yasin Limpo, the former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) as a suspect in the alleged crime of money laundering (TPPU). This step was taken after he was caught in an alleged extortion and acceptance of gratuities. The case of extortion and acceptance of gratuities that ensnared Syahrul is currently being tried at the Jakarta Corruption Court. He was charged with extortion of up to Rp44.5 billion during the 2020-2023 period. This action was carried out together with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono and the Director of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery of the Directorate General of Infrastructure and Facilities of the Ministry of Agriculture Muhammad Hatta.

This money was used for the benefit of Syahrul's wife and family, invited gifts, the NasDem Party, religious events, aircraft charters to Umrah and sacrifices. In addition, he was also charged with receiving gratuities of Rp40.6 billion from January 2020 to October 2023.