Alexander Marwata Meets Eko Darmanto When His Wealth Is Checked By The Deputy For Prevention And Monitoring Of The KPK

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

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confirmed that the meeting between its deputy chairman Alexander Marwata and Eko Darmanto was not related to the investigation process for alleged gratification and money laundering (TPPU) was carried out.

This was conveyed by KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika in response to Alexander's investigation by the Polda Metro Jaya on Tuesday, October 15. He said the meeting being investigated occurred when the Deputy for Prevention and Monitoring of the KPK was examining the assets report of the former Head of Yogyakarta Customs and Excise.

The investigation was carried out because of public pressure. At that time, Eko Darmanto was in the spotlight for showing off his wealth or flexing on social media.

"The meeting between Mr. AM and ED occurred when the LHKPN ED examination took place, namely in the realm of prevention," Tessa told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, October 18.

Tessa then detailed that the meeting between Alexander and Eko took place on March 9, 2023. They did not meet secretly, but were accompanied by two staff members and were known to be other leaders.

Alexander, continued Tessa, also asked Eko to submit a report on the alleged corruption he brought to the Directorate of Public Reports and Complaints (PLPM).

Tessa said that Eko's determination as a suspect by the KPK leadership was only carried out around April 2023. This determination was decided after the Director of PP LHKPN submitted a note to the Director of Investigation regarding the submission of a copy of the wealth audit report on April 5, 2023.

"In his follow-up, ED's brother was named a suspect by the KPK leadership collectively collegial," said the spokesman with the investigator's background.

Previously reported, Polda Metro Jaya investigated allegations of criminal acts committed by KPK Deputy Chairman Alexander Marwata when meeting former Yogyakarta Customs Chief Eko Darmanto. He was reported because he was considered to be in direct contact with the suspect or other parties related to corruption cases.

Alexander emphasized that he did not get any profit from his meeting with Eko. They also only discussed the alleged corruption in Customs and Excise.

"Did I make a profit from that meeting? I say here, I have absolutely no profit," Alexander Marwata told reporters, Tuesday, October 15.