After Being Examined Regarding The Social Assistance Bribery, The Secretary General Of The Ministry Of Social Affairs, Hartono Laras, Is Silent

Secretary General of the Ministry of Social Affairs Hartono Laras (Photo: Wardhany Tsa Tsia / VOI)

JAKARTA - Secretary General of the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) Hartono Laras was silent after being questioned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators.

He was examined as a witness in the case of alleged bribery for the provision of social assistance (bansos) COVID-19 in Jabodetabek, which ensnared former Social Minister Juliari Peter Batubara.

After undergoing examination, after leaving the KPK's Red and White House, Hartono seemed to avoid reporters who asked about his investigation.

Regarding this investigation, Acting KPK spokesperson for prosecution Ali Fikri said that Hartono was being investigated regarding the confiscation of one unit of Brompton folding bicycle. This bicycle was given by the suspect Adi Wahyono, who is the Ministry of Social Affairs Commitment Making Officer (PPK).

This bicycle is thought to have come from the suspect Matheus Joko Santoso who is also the Ministry of Social Affairs PPK and allegedly came from quotes from vendors.

"The money for the bike purchase is thought to have come from the suspect MJS, which came from a group of vendors who received the social assistance procurement project for the 2020 fiscal year," he said.

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.