KPK Names 2 People As Suspects In PGN Corruption Case

The Jakarta Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Building (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named two suspects in the alleged corruption at PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN). However, their identities have not been submitted because the process of collecting evidence is still ongoing.

"For PGN, we confirm that there are already two suspects named. The suspect is approximately two people," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Wednesday, May 29.

Ali ensured that the two suspects would be held accountable for their actions. Currently, the collection of evidence continues.

In fact, the anti-corruption commission has asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) to prevent related parties in this case from leaving the country. "This prevention is carried out for the smooth running of the investigation process. The points are there," he said.

Based on information circulating, the parties prevented from leaving the country were the Commercial Director of PT PGN, Danny Praditya and Iswan Ibrahim who were the President Director of PT Isargas.

It is hoped that those who are prevented from leaving the country will cooperate in fulfilling the investigators' summons, said Ali. Moreover, they can no longer travel.

"In order for the examination report to be carried out according to time, we prevent the person concerned from traveling abroad. So that when he is summoned, he hopes that he will remain at home," said Ali.

As previously reported, the KPK is investigating allegations of corruption at PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN). Investigations are currently underway.

"Investigation at PGN, yes, that's right. The KPK conducted an investigation regarding the case at the State Gas Company," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, May 13.

Alexander said this investigation was carried out after an audit from the Financial Audit Agency (BPK). They have received the results of these efforts.