Work And Projects In Semarang City Investigated By KPK Through 7 Witnesses

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the work and projects in Semarang City which led to allegations of corruption. There were seven witnesses examined, some of whom were civil servants (PNS).

KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika said the seven people were questioned last Monday, August 26. Requests for information were made at the Semarang Polrestabes.

"Witnesses were present to be investigated regarding the work and projects at the Semarang City Government," Tessa told reporters in a written statement, Tuesday, August 27.

The parties being worked on by investigators are the Head of the Semarang City Bappeda Economy M Luthfi Eko Nugroho, Head of SDA and Drainage of the Semarang City Public Works Office M Hisam Ashari, Semarang City Health Service Secretary Endah Emayanti, PNS/Head of SD Semarang City Education Office Aji Nur Setiawan, and a Semarang City Government Civil Servant named Rijamantu Sadmoko.

Then there were also witnesses from the private sector, namely Secretary/PA Daffam Group Aghita Pralambang and CEO of Daffam Group Billy Dahlan.

Actually, the anti-corruption commission will also examine the Head of the Semarang City Bapenda, Indriyasari. However, he was not present and asked for a reschedule today.

Previously reported, the KPK began investigating three alleged corruption crimes within the Semarang City Government (Pemkot). The details are the procurement of goods and services within the Semarang City Government in 2023-2024, the alleged extortion of civil servants related to incentives for collecting taxes and levies in the Semarang City area, as well as the alleged receipt of gratuities in 2023-2024.

Searches have been carried out in various locations such as in the cities of Semarang, Kudus, Salatiga, and others. From there, documents up to Rp1 billion and 9,650 euros were found as well as dozens of watches allegedly related to the case.

In this case, the Mayor of Semarang Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu or Mbak Ita and three other people have been prevented from leaving the country for six months. They are her husband who is also the Chairman of Commission D of the Central Java DPRD, Alwin Basri; Chairman of the Association of Indonesian National Construction Implementers (Gapensi) Semarang City, Martono; and Rahmat Djangkar who is a private party.