KPK Investigate Allegations Of Purchase Of Assets For Members Of The Indonesian House Of Representatives Anwar Sadad Using Bribes For Grant Funds

KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika (DOK Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that there was an asset purchase transaction for DPR RI Member Anwar Sadad from bribes related to the management of grant funds for community groups. Six witnesses were questioned by investigators, including Nur Ridho Fauzi, Saifudin, Ali Imron, and Akhmad Samsudin who are private parties.

"All witnesses were present and investigated regarding the sale and purchase of assets for the suspect recipient with the initials AS," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika to reporters, Thursday, November 21.

In addition, Siska Kusno was also questioned who was in the status of managing households and private employees,zel Robert Pongawa. "The examination was carried out by the East Java Provincial Representative BPKP," said Tessa.

In this case, Anwar, who is the former Deputy Chairman of the East Java Provincial DPRD, is said to be one of 21 suspects, although it has not been announced. His involvement became clear after investigators examined the former Deputy Chairman of the Probolinggo Regency DPRD, Jon Junaidi, on Tuesday, November 5.

At that time, Jon was questioned about giving money to Anwar, who was suspected of being related to applying for a grant.

Previously reported, the KPK again investigated the alleged bribery of grant funds for community groups or pokmas from the East Java Provincial Budget for the 2019-2022 Fiscal Year. 21 suspects have been determined from the development of the case.

In addition, investigators searched a number of offices in the East Java Provincial Government some time ago. As a result, documents and electronic goods were confiscated related to the alleged bribery case of grant funds.

The KPK also searched 10 houses in the Surabaya City area to Sumenep Regency, East Java on September 30, October 3. At that time, investigators confiscated a number of items suspected of being related to alleged criminal acts that were being investigated with details:

1. 7 units of cars: Alphard, Pajero, Honda CRV, Toyota Innova, Hillux double cabin, Toyota Avanza, and 1 unit of Isuzu;

2. 1 Rolex watch and 2 diamond ring units;

3. Cash in foreign currency and also rupiah, which in total is approximately IDR 1 billion;

4. Electronic evidence in the form of cellphones, hard drives and laptops, as well;

5. Documents include savings books, land books, notes, receipts for the purchase of goods, BPKB, and vehicle registration, and so on.

Not getting there, the KPK again searched the East Java Provincial Livestock Office, three houses and an office in the city of Surabaya, Malang City, and Sidoarjo Regency on October 16-18. From the forced effort, Rp50 million was confiscated, one Toyota Innova unit to electronic evidence and documents.

Still in the same case, the KPK has asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) to prevent 21 people from leaving the country. They are KUS which is a state administrator or member of the East Java Provincial DPRD; AI which is a state administrator or member of the East Java Provincial DPRD; MAH as a member of the East Java Provincial DPRD; and AS who is a state administrator or member of the East Java Provincial DPRD.

Also prevented by BW, JPP, HAS, SUK, AR, WK, AJ, MAS, AA, AYM, AH, RWS, MF, AM, and MM as private parties; FA as a member of the Sampang Regency DPRD; and JJ who is a state administrator or member of the Probolinggo Regency DPRD.