Complete Matheus Joko's File In The Jabodetabek Social Assistance Bribery, KPK Checks 5 Witnesses From The Private Sector

Acting Spokesperson for the Corruption Eradication Committee Ali Fikri (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) scheduled the examination of 5 witnesses from the private sector in the bribery case for the provision of social assistance (bansos) COVID-19 in Jabodetabek which ensnared the former Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos), Juliari Peter Batubara.

They are Kunto from the company PT Dharma Lantara Jaya; Moto, private from PT Asricitra; Joyce Josephine, private from PT Perusahaan Perdagangan Indonesia (Persero); Director of PT Riskaindo Jaya, Jonni Sitohang and Raka who are private parties from PT Afira Indah Megatama.

Witnesses from the private sector will be questioned to complete the case files for Juliari's former subordinate, Matheus Joko Santoso. Matheus was formerly a commitment-making official (PPK) at the Ministry of Social Affairs who was already a bribe suspect.

"The five witnesses will be examined for the suspect MJS (Matheus Joko Santoso)," said Acting KPK spokesman Ali Fikri in his written statement, Wednesday, March 17.

It is not yet known what material the investigators will ask about. However, the five are suspected of knowing about the alleged bribery case that occurred within the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Previously reported, Juliari Peter Batubara was named a suspect in the alleged corruption case of social assistance procurement in December 2020. This case ensnared four other suspects, namely two commitment-making officials (PPK) of the Ministry of Social Affairs Adi Wahyono and Matheus Joko Santoso, as well as private parties Ardian IM and Harry Sidabuke.

In this case, the KPK suspects that Juliari received Rp. 17 billion from the two periods of the provision of basic food assistance. This case was revealed starting from the arrest of Matheus through an operation to catch hands (OTT).

For his actions, Juliari is suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 of Law (UU) Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph 1 to 1 of the Criminal Code. .

Meanwhile, Matheus and Adi are suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 and Article 12 letter (i) of Law (UU) Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes. Jo Article 55 paragraph 1 to 1 of the Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, as bribes, Ardian and Harry were suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or Article 5 paragraph (1) letter b or Article 13 of Law Number 31 Year 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 Year 2001 regarding Corruption Eradication.