Polda Metro Will Hold Cases Of Alexander Marwata's Meeting With Ex-Head Of Yogyakarta Customs

Director of Special Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak (Rizky AP/VOI)

JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya has launched an investigation into the alleged meeting of Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Alexander Marwata with the former Head of Yogyakarta Customs, Eko Darmanto. The next step is to hold a perkara.

"From the facts of the current investigation, a case will be held," said Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak to reporters, Wednesday, October 30.

The title of the case in question is to determine whether there is a criminal element behind Alexander Marwata's meeting with Eko Darmanto. If a criminal element is found, the status of the case will be upgraded to the investigation stage.

"To ensure whether or not there is a criminal event to be followed up," he said.

However, regarding the timing of the case, Ade could not confirm yet. It is only mentioned that this matter will be conveyed in the near future.

"For certainty, I will update it later," said Ade.

Meanwhile, in investigating the case, Polda Metro Jaya has examined 30 witnesses, such as examining the Deputy for Prevention and Monitoring of the Corruption Eradication Commission or the KPK, Pahala Nainggolan.

Alexander Marwata is said to have met Eko Darmanto in March 2023.

During the meeting, the KPK was investigating Eko Darmanto in a case of alleged gratification and money laundering (TPPU).

The meeting was considered a violation. This is because the KPK leadership is prohibited from having direct or indirect contact with suspects or other parties who are related to corruption cases handled by the KPK.