JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched a number of locations in Pati Regency, Central Java, today. This forced effort to find evidence to strengthen the extortion allegedly carried out by Pati Regent Sudewa or Sudewo and three other suspects.
"In the search, investigators are looking for additional evidence to strengthen the initial evidence that has been obtained in the event of being caught in the act, or in the initial examination that has been carried out, both at the investigation stage and at the investigation stage," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters at the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, January 22.
Budi then detailed the locations that were searched were the Pati Regent's official residence, the Pati Regent's office, and the Village Community Empowerment Agency (Bapermades) office. Even so, he has not detailed the results because the team is still in the field.
"Later we will convey the results of the search," he said.
Furthermore, Budi also said that this search also traced the process of filling the village apparatus post. "So that it becomes complete evidence needed to uncover this case," he explained.
"Including by conducting a search at Bapermades, we also want to see whether the filling of village apparatus positions for other regions also has a similar modus operandi," continued Budi.
As previously reported, the KPK named Sudewo as the Regent of Pati as a suspect in alleged extortion of filling village apparatus positions with Abdul Suyono (YON) as the Karangrowo Kades, Jakenan District; Sumarjiono (JION) as the Arumanis Kades, Jakenan District; and Karjan (JAN) as the Sukorukun Kades, Jakenan District.
Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, said that the tariff of Rp. 165-225 million must be paid by the prospective village apparatus (caperdes). This figure is said to have been marked up by Abdul Suyono and Sumarjiono from Rp. 125-150 million.
There was also a threat that the village apparatus formation would not be reopened the following year if they did not want to hand over money.
During the silent operation, the KPK then secured Rp2.6 billion which had previously been stored in sacks.
As a result of his actions, Sudewo and his colleagues were suspected of violating Article 12 letter e of Law No. 31 of 1999 as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 jo Article 20 letter c of the Criminal Code.
They were also detained for the first 20 days at the KPK Detention Center. This detention will be extended as needed by investigators.
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