Today, The KPK Summons The Director Of The Inactive BKPM Hasyim Daeng Regarding The Abdul Gani Kasuba Case

Director of Downstreaming of Minerba BKPM inactive Hasyim Daeng Barang (doc Kemen ESDM)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned three witnesses regarding allegations of corruption and money laundering (TPPU) that ensnared former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba today, Friday, August 2. One of them is the inactive Director of Downstream Minerba BKPM Hasyim Daeng Barang.

"The examination was carried out at the Red and White KPK Building," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika in a written statement, Friday, August 2.

"(Witnesses are examined on behalf of, ed) HS as a civil servant or Director of Downstream Minerba BKPM or former Head of the North Maluku Province ESDM Service 2020-2022," he continued.

In addition, investigators also summoned two other witnesses. They are the son of Abdul Gani Kasuba, Muhammad Tariq Kasuba who is also a Commissioner of PT Fajar Gemilang and an entrepreneur named Nio Yanthony.

It has not been detailed about the examination material. However, Hasyim Daeng Barang is not the only time this has been summoned by the anti-corruption commission.

He was questioned in the case that ensnared Abdul Gani Kasuba on January 24 and was recalled on March 1. As a result, Daeng was disabled from his position by the Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia.

Previously reported, the KPK named the inactive North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba as a suspect in the alleged crime of money laundering (TPPU). He is suspected of washing up to Rp100 billion.

The determination of this suspect was carried out as the development of the alleged bribery of goods and services procurement projects as well as the granting of permits within the North Maluku Provincial Government. He has been detained along with five other suspects since December 20 after being caught in a hand arrest operation (OTT).

In addition, the KPK named Abdul Gani Kasuba's confidant, Muhaimin Syarif, who is the former chairman of the North Maluku Gerindra Party DPD as a suspect. He is suspected of bribing former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba in the amount of IDR 7 billion for the management of the Production Operation IUP to the proposed determination of the mining business permit (WIUP) area to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Then this gift is also related to projects within the North Maluku Provincial Government. The bribe was given by Muhaimin Syarif directly to Abdul Gani or through aides and through banking transactions.