KPK Examines Former Social Minister Juliari Batubara In Tangerang Prison Regarding Corruption In The Distribution Of Social Assistance

Former Minister of Social Affairs Juliari Batubara (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) examined former Social Minister Juliari Peter Batubara today, November 4. He was worked on as a witness to alleged corruption in the distribution of rice social assistance (bansos) in the Family Hope Program (PKH) for the 2020 fiscal year.

"The examination was carried out at the Tangerang Class I Prison on behalf of the former Minister of Social Affairs JPB," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters in a written statement, Tuesday, November 4.

Budi has not detailed the examination material. However, Juliari is suspected of knowing about the fraudulent practices that are being investigated.

Juliari was sentenced to 12 years in prison in the Covid-19 social assistance bribery and corruption case that occurred in 2020 with a state loss of around Rp. 14.5 billion.

"KPK has scheduled an examination of alleged corruption related to the distribution of rice social assistance for beneficiary families (KPM) in the 2020 FY Family Hope Program (PKH)," said Budi.

Previously reported, the KPK is again investigating allegations of corruption at the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos). An investigation warrant (sprindik) has been issued and the case relates to the strengthening of social assistance (bansos).

The investigation was carried out since August this year and the development of the allegations previously handled.

Three people have been named as suspects in this case, they are B. Rudijanto Tanoesoedibjo as President Commissioner of PT Dosni Roha Logistik; Edy Suharto as former Director General of Social Empowerment of the Ministry of Social Affairs and now serves as expert staff of the Minister of Social Affairs for Change and Social Dynamics and Kanisius Jerry Tengker who is the President Director of PT Dosni Roha Logistics for 2020-2022.

Then, the KPK also named two corporate suspects, namely PT Dosni Roha Indonesia and PT Dosni Roha Logistics. However, the official announcement of the suspects has not yet been made.