Former Commercial Director Of PT PGN Becomes A KPK Suspect

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named two suspects in the corruption case of PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN). They are former Commercial Director of PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) Danny Praditya and Commissioner of PT Inti Alasindo Energi (IAE) Iswan Ibrahim.

This was conveyed by KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika when informing about a search related to corruption at PT PGN in 2017-2021.

"In connection with the handling of cases of alleged corruption in gas buying and selling transactions between PT PGN and PT IAE 2017-2021 by the suspect DP as the Commercial Director of PT PGN 2016-2019 and friends and suspect II as Commissioner of PT IAE," Tessa told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, June 21.

As for this case, investigators have searched three locations in Jakarta to look for evidence. From this forced effort, a gas sale document was found between PT PGN and PT IAE.

"Investigators secured evidence in the form of documents related to the sale and purchase of gas between PT PGN and PT IAE along with electronic evidence related to the case," he said.

This search was carried out on June 19-20. The three locations that were searched were the houses of former PT PGN employees with the initials AM and HJ and a former PGN Board of Directors with the initials DSW.

Previously reported, the KPK is investigating criminal charges at PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN). Investigations are currently being carried out.

"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.

In this case, the KPK has asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights to prevent two people from leaving the country. The information circulating they are the Commercial Directors of PT PGN, Danny Praditya and Iswan Ibrahim who are the President Directors of PT IAE.