OTT Confidant Uncle Birin, KPK Leaves Banjarbaru Police After Checking South Kalimantan Officials

KPK investigators left the Banjarbaru Police after examining officials from the South Kalimantan Provincial Government regarding the arrest operation (OTT), Monday (7/10/2024). ANTARA/Tumpal Andani Aritonang

A number of investigators from the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) left the Banjarbaru Police Headquarters after conducting an examination for about 1x24 hours in the Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) after examining a number of officials from the South Kalimantan Provincial Government (Pemprov Kalsel) related to hand arrest operations (OTT) on Sunday (6/10) night.

KPK investigators began to leave the building after carrying out a series of examinations by carrying around 10 suitcases, several cardboard cities, and bags allegedly containing files and evidence related to the process of examining the case.

The investigators did not bring the officials of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government who had been intensely investigated for one night.

Investigators left the Banjarbaru Police using five units of four-wheeled vehicles, namely a patwal car, three white Daihatsu cars, and a silver Toyota car. KPK investigators received tight police escort.

When journalists asked for information, KPK investigators refused to give a statement.

Meanwhile, officials from the South Kalimantan Provincial Government who have been questioned are suspected of not leaving the Banjarbaru Police Satreskrim room.

The KPK held a hand arrest operation (OTT) within the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of South Kalimantan on Sunday, October 6. It is suspected that there was a handover of money addressed to the Governor of South Kalimantan Sahbirin Noor or known as Uncle Birin through his trusted people.

"It is reasonable to suspect (had something to do with the Governor of South Kalimantan Sahbirin Noor, ed). The new money has only reached the hands of the alleged governor's trust," said KPK Deputy Chairman Alexander Marwata when confirmed, Monday, October 7.

Alexander has not detailed further about the alleged receipt of the money. He only said that this kind of mode is often found by the KPK.