Corruption Of The Sarana Jaya Land Demolished By His Own Men, Deputy Governor Riza Patria: We Don't Know

Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria (Photo: Diah Ayu / VOI)

JAKARTA - Allegations of corruption in the land purchase for the Rp 0 DP home program were apparently dismantled by a BUMD employee of Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya. However, Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria admitted that he did not know about this.

"We don't know where it started from. We fully submit (the case investigation) to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)," said Deputy Governor Riza at DKI City Hall, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, March 17.

Riza admitted that his party is still waiting for the results of the investigation of the case by the KPK. This is because the KPK has its own way of investigating cases and finding out who was involved in the corruption in land acquisition.

"The KPK has its own way, whether reports from the public, whether from the KPK, or from anywhere. That authority lies with the KPK. We fully submit it to the KPK which is very good, professional, and fair in carrying out its duties," said Riza.

The Gerindra politician admitted that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has applied the presumption of innocence. Riza gave Yoory Corneles Pinontoan the opportunity to defend himself in his legal case, after being removed from his position as President Director of Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya.

Previously, the Executive Director of Lokataru Foundation, Haris Azhar, revealed that there were 5 people who reported cases of suspected corruption in Munjul, Pondok Ranggon, East Jakarta. They have reported to the KPK since several months ago.

"These five people have the task of acquiring land for their DKI Regional Government projects. It turns out that in the land acquisition procurement, one of them in Pondok Ranggon has a price mark up. Then, they reported it to the KPK," said Haris Azhar, some time ago.

Haris Azhar said, the five people who exposed this corrupt practice must receive protection from the KPK. Because, when they reported this, the lives of the five people were disturbed. They were even reported to the DKI High Prosecutor's Office.

"They should be protected by the Corruption Eradication Commission. These children have had their lives disturbed until now. The KPK must speak to the DKI High Prosecutor's Office that the case should sit with the KPK, where is the relevance. They should not be disturbed," said Haris Azhar.

Haris Azhar also asked DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan to meet with those who dismantled the case. "I think Anies Baswedan should have a high signal to make significant changes, including meeting the whistle-blowers (reporting witnesses) immediately. Listen to them," he concluded.