Case Of Extortion Of Detention, KPK Summons Ex-Resident From Mardani Maming To Yoory Corneles

ILLUSTRATION BETWEEN

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still investigating allegations of illegal levies (extortion) at detention centers involving its employees. Former detainees such as former Tanah Bumbu Regent Mardani H. Maming to former Director of Perumda Sarana Jaya Yoory Corneles were summoned today.

"Today, the examination of witnesses for alleged corruption related to extortion in the KPK branch detention center," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika to reporters in a written statement, Friday, June 28.

Investigators also summoned I Nyoman Dhamok who is a former member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the PDIP faction who was once a resident of the detention center because of a bribery case for importing garlic and a private company named Jefri Maulana Akbar. Tessa said the two were also questioned as witnesses.

"The examination was carried out at the Red and White KPK building," he explained.

Previously reported, there were 15 people who were suspected of extortion in the KPK detention center. They include the Head of the KPK Detention Center Achmad Fauzi, former Acting KPK Karutan Deden Rochendi and Ristanta, and Hengki who are ex-Kamtib Detention Centers.

The suspects allegedly managed to collect up to Rp6.3 billion for four years starting 2019-2023. The money was obtained from detainees in corruption cases with a variety of between Rp300 thousand to Rp20 million. The handover is carried out directly or through a holding bank account controlled by the lurah and corting.

Prisoners then get exclusive facilities after giving money. One of them can use a cellphone or power bank.

Meanwhile, those who do not pay or are late in depositing receive uncomfortable treatment. Among them, the detention room is locked from the outside, violations and reductions in sports rations, and gets a guard quota and more hygiene pickets.

The KPK also imposed disciplinary penalties on employees involved. A total of 66 people were fired after receiving a decree.