Investigating Nurdin Abdullah's Bribery, KPK Summons Acting Governor Of South Sulawesi Andi Sudirman Sulaiman

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JAKARTA - Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators summoned the Acting Governor of South Sulawesi, Andi Sudirman Sulaiman. He was summoned as a witness for Nurdin Abdullah, the former governor of South Sulawesi who became a suspect in receiving bribes for infrastructure development projects.

"Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, Deputy Governor of South Sulawesi, is being examined as a witness for the suspect NA (Nurdin Abdullah)," said Acting KPK spokesperson for prosecution Ali Fikri in a written statement, Tuesday, March 23.

Apart from examining Andi in his capacity as Deputy Governor of South Sulawesi, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) also summoned three other witnesses. The three of them are entrepreneurs, namely Andi Gunawan, Petrus Yalim, and Thiawudy Wikarso.

It is not yet known what material for the investigation to be asked of the witness in the alleged bribery of the infrastructure project in South Sulawesi. However, they are suspected of knowing the case.

Previously, Nurdin Abdullah was named a suspect in the case of alleged bribery and gratification related to the procurement of goods and services, licensing, and infrastructure development in the South Sulawesi Provincial Government for the 2020-2021 Budget Year.

This PDIP politician was named a suspect with the Secretary of the Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Office of South Sulawesi Province, Edy Rahmat. Meanwhile, the Director of PT. Agung Perdana Bulukumba (APB) Agung Sucipto was named a suspect in giving bribes.

In this case, Nurdin Abdullah allegedly received bribes and gratuities with a total value of Rp. 5.4 billion related to projects within the South Sulawesi Provincial Government. Rp. 2 billion was given from Agung through Edy. The bribe was given so that Agung could return to work on the project in South Sulawesi for the 2021 budget year.

For their actions, Nurdin and Edy were charged with Article 12 letters a or b or Article 11 and Article 12B of Law (UU) Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption (Tipikor) as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) 1st Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, Agung is imposed with Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b or Article 13 of Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 Year 2001 in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) 1st of the Criminal Code.