KPK Finds Out The Flow Of Corruption Money To Abdul Gani Kasuba's Family

KPK Spokesperson Tessa Mahardika/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the flow of money from corruption allegedly received by the family of former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba. This step was taken by examining six witnesses at the North Maluku Immigration Office, Monday, August 19.

"The witness was present to be investigated regarding the receipt of AGK gratuities and money laundering by the AGK as well as the alleged flow of money to the suspect's family," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika to reporters in her statement, Monday, August 19.

The details of the six witnesses examined were Sofyan Y. Maradjabessy as the entrepreneur; Amir Abdullah who is the Head of Balbar Village, North Oba District, Tidore Islands City; and Irwan Tamsoa as an entrepreneur.

Also called Ramayanti A Rahmat who is a student; Grayu Gabriel Sambow as Director of PT Weka Halmahera Mineral; and Head of PTSP for the North Maluku Provincial Government, Bambang Hermawan.

In addition, investigators also examined a notary. He was questioned about the processing of the certificate.

Just like the other six witnesses, the notary was also questioned at the North Maluku Immigration Office. He is named Abdul Azis Hanafie.

"Witness AAH is being investigated regarding buying and selling transactions and processing of sale and purchase certificates," said Tessa.

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.

This provision 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.