Former Deputy Governor Of South Sumatra Eddy Yusuf Examined In Corruption Case In Gas Purchase: I Don't Know, My Work Attends Ceremonial Invitations

Former Deputy Governor of South Sumatra Eddy Yusuf (left)/ANTARA

PALEMBANG - Former Deputy Governor of South Sumatra Eddy Yusuf was examined by the prosecutor's office for five hours as a witness in the alleged corruption case of purchasing natural gas from the Regional Mining and Energy Company (PDPDE) in 2010-2019. The deputy governor of South Sumatra for the period 2008-2013 was examined as a witness. on Wednesday, September 29 in the Special Crimes Room of the South Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office. "Just a question about the case considering my capacity at that time was the deputy governor and chairman of the PDPDE supervisory body," said Eddy Yusuf as quoted by Antara. know about the alleged budget misappropriation or other alleged criminal acts. This is because during his tenure as deputy governor, he did not have any authority in the government department, including the PDPDE gas purchase. “Regarding the fraud, I don't know. Because I have never been involved in government affairs, my job is only to attend graduations or other ceremonial invitations," he said.

Eddy Yusuf was examined simultaneously with other witnesses, namely MS who was the former Regional Secretary of the Province of South Sumatra and ML, the former Chairman of the PDPDE Management Board. Legal experts and Adin, and SR as Director of Operations, as well as PSY and I. From these witnesses, investigators also examined the former Deputy Governor of South Sumatra for the 2013-2018 period Ishak Mekki, who was known to have left the High Prosecutor's Office building earlier. South Sumatra Khaidirman said the witnesses were examined to find legal facts about the alleged corruption of the PDPDE on the case files of suspects Alex Noerdin and Muddai Madang. South..