Regarding The SAP Bribery Case, BAKTI Kominfo Supports The Legal Process

Illustration of Corruption (photo: dock. Antara)

JAKARTA - A software company from Germany, SAP SE, has agreed to pay more than $220 million to complete bribery investigations by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Stock Exchange Commission (SEC).

Based on the SEC's official press release, SAP was charged with violating the Foreign Corruption Practice Act (FCPA) arising from bribery schemes in South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan.

In connection with this case, Badar Accessibility Telekomunikasi and Information of the Ministry of Communication and Information (BAKTI Kominfo) affirms its commitment to supporting the ongoing legal process.

BP3TI, which changed its name to BAKTI Kominfo in 2018, used SAP to improve its governance and modernize business processes, with a contract value for the software can license SAP component of IDR 12.6 billion.

"The contract is carried out through a transparent and accountable planning and procurement process in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations," BAKTI wrote in an official statement received on Monday, January 15.

In addition to supporting the ongoing legal process, BAKTI also admitted that it had carried out an internal examination related to the case.

"BAKTI is committed to upholding law enforcement and will cooperate with relevant authorities to support the management of an inclusive and sustainable APBN towards an advanced, prosperous, prosperous, and corruption-free Indonesia," he concluded.