The KPK Search In Balikpapan Related To The LPEI Case

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JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Tessa Mahardika said investigators were conducting a search in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan today.

This forced effort was carried out in connection with a corruption case in providing credit facilities from the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI).

"There was a KPK search activity in Balikpapan related to the LPEI case," said Tessa when confirmed by reporters, Friday, August 2 night.

Tessa said activities were still ongoing. Therefore, he could not provide further information.

The explanation will be delivered after the forced effort has been carried out. We can't say the information is clearer because the activity is still ongoing," said the spokesman with the investigator's background.

Previously reported, the KPK named seven suspects in a corruption case in providing credit facilities from the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI). Of these, there are state administrators and the private sector who are entangled.

In addition, the KPK also asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) to prevent seven people from leaving the country for six months. This request is based on Decree Number 981 of 2024.