2 Corruption Suspects In Agent Payment At PT Jasindo Detained By KPK, State Loss Of IDR 38 Billion

Deputy Chairperson Of The KPK Alexander Marwata in a press conference on the corruption case of paying PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo)/PHOTO agents: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained two suspects for alleged corruption in the payment of PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) agents to PT Mitra Bina Selaras in 2017-2020. Both are suspected of causing state finances of up to Rp38 billion.

"For the needs of investigations and the adequacy of evidence, investigators have detained the suspect," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

The two suspects detained were Sahata Lumban Tobing as Director of Business Development of PT Jasindo for the 2019-2020 period as well as owner and controller of PT Mitra Bina Selaras, Toras Sotarduga Panggabean. Alexander said it was suspected that he was jointly carrying out fraudulent practices.

"SHT together with the suspect TSP have taken advantage of the payment of agent commissions paid by PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Persero) to PT Mitra Bina Selaras who did not carry out their obligations as agents," said Alexander.

"So as to reduce PT Jasindo's profits which cause state financial losses," he continued

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As a result of his actions, Toras was detained at the Class 1 Rutan in East Jakarta KPK Branch Kavling K4. Meanwhile, Sahata entered the cell at the Class 1 Rutan in East Jakarta, KPK Branch Kavling C1.

They were later suspected of violating Article 2 or Article 3 of the Anti-Corruption Law. "That the actions of the suspect SHT together with the suspect TSP who allegedly took advantage of the agent commission payment have caused state financial losses of around Rp. 38 billion," concluded Alexander.