Apart From Anies, The Corruption Eradication Commission Opens An Opportunity To Examine The Chairman Of The DKI DPRD Regarding Allegations Of Corruption In Land Acquisition

Chairman of the DKI's Regional House of Representatives, Prasetio Edi Marsudi (Photo: Diah/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has the opportunity to examine the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta Province's Regional House of Representatives, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi, as a witness regarding allegations of corruption in land acquisition in Munjul, Pondok Ranggon Urban Village, Cipayung, East Jakarta.

Acting KPK spokesman for the field of prosecution Ali Fikri said that whoever is suspected of knowing the series of incidents of suspected corruption will certainly be summoned. No exception Prasetyo, who also serves as Chairman of the DKI's Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Budget Agency.

"What we call during the examination as witnesses are those who are suspected of knowing the series of events in the case so that it becomes clearer that the alleged actions of the suspects in this case are made clear," said Acting KPK spokesperson for prosecution Ali Fikri when contacted by VOI, Thursday, March 18.

However, the summons is of course based on the need for investigators to investigate the alleged corruption. "Summoning someone as a witness in case settlement is certainly because there is a need for an investigation," he said.

"We will convey further developments regarding who will be summoned as witnesses," added Ali.

Previously, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi was associated with this corruption case. However, this PDIP politician denied being involved in the land acquisition which was allegedly corrupted by the inactive Director of Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya, Yoory C. Pinontoan.

However, the Secretary-General of the Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA), Misbah Hasan, disagrees. According to Misbah, the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) holds the expenditure items for the DKI Regional Budget (APBD) financing. In addition, Prasetyo also serves as Chairman of the DKI Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Budget Agency.

"The budget for land acquisition for a 0 DP house managed by Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya will definitely be discussed by the Budget Agency of DKI Regional House of Representatives. This means that the chairman and all members of the Budget Agency must know and approve," said Misbah when contacted, Monday, March 15.

From this case, Misbah sees the budget for land acquisition for a 0 DP house, which is always approved without an adequate evaluation. In fact, there are Supreme Audit Authority (BPK) findings that can be used as a reference for approving or disapproving the continuation of this program.

"Because this budget is multi-year in nature, there should be an annual evaluation of the implementation of this land acquisition program. This is where the Regional House of Representative's negligence, in my opinion," said Misbah.

Misbah was reluctant to speculate on whether Prasetyo was involved in the procurement of the land for the IDR 0 DP house that was allegedly marked up. However, he encouraged the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to also summon Prasetyo to ask for further information.

"I encourage the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to also summon the Chairman of the DKI Regional House of Representatives as Chairman of the Budget Agency to be asked for information regarding this matter. What is clear is that the public wants to get information on why the capital investment budget for land acquisition is approved every year," he said.

Previously reported, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently investigating a corruption case related to land acquisition in Munjul, Pondok Ranggon Village, Cipayung, East Jakarta. This land will later be used to build houses with a 0 down payment or DP, which is a program of DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan.

Although it has not been announced, based on the summons for a witness, in this case, there are four suspects who have been named by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The first suspect is the Director of the Regional Public Company Pembangunan Sarana Jaya, Yoory Corneles, who has now been retired from his position.

Apart from that, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) also named two private parties, Anja Runtuwene, and Tommy Ardian as suspects. Not only that, but the anti-graft commission also established a corporation, namely PT. Adonara Propertindo.