KPK Confiscates SYL's Dakar Pajero Sport Hidden In Empty Land

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confiscated a white Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dakar which was allegedly hidden by a person close to former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confiscated a white Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dakar which was allegedly hidden by a person close to former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo.

This forced effort was carried out because this vehicle was allegedly related to the crime of money laundering (TPPU).

"It was found that the car was allegedly deliberately hidden by the person closest to the suspect SYL to avoid searching from the investigative team," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Wednesday, May 22.

"The location of the car when it was found was in an empty land in the Bumi Permata Hijau Housing area, Rappocini Village, Rappocini District, Makassar City, South Sulawesi," he continued.

Ali said the car was now deposited at the Makassar Police. Investigators will confirm their findings to the witnesses.

"Immediately confirm the witnesses who will soon be scheduled to summon him," he said

Ali reminded that no party should hide assets suspected of being related to Syahrul's laundering. They can be punished.

"We remind anyone that it is prohibited by law to intentionally obstruct investigations and including tracing assets suspected of being the proceeds of corruption crimes," said the spokesman with the prosecutor's background.

Previously reported, the KPK named former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo 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.

Currently, the case of extortion and receiving gratuities that ensnared Syahrul is being tried at the Jakarta Corruption Court. He was charged with extortion of up to IDR 44.5 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.