KPK Suspects That Former Banjar Mayor, Herman Sutrisno, Ordered His Confidants To Force His Subordinates To Bribe

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate allegations of bribery and gratification that ensnared former Banjar Mayor Herman Sutrisno. Including, exploring the allegations of directions from Herman to a number of his confidants to withdraw money from the state civil apparatus (ASN) in the Banjar City Government (Pemkot).

This investigation was carried out by examining a number of witnesses on Tuesday, April 12. Those examined were five civil servants, namely Sudiaman, R. Hadi Supriatna, Ade Hartojo, Mustolih ST, and Hary Permana ST.

"All witnesses are present," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, in a written statement, Wednesday, April 13.

From that examination, investigators investigated the suspicion of a withdrawal of money. However, Ali did not explain in detail about the number because it is still in the investigation stage.

"The witness's knowledge was investigated, among others, related to the alleged personal direction of the suspect HS to withdraw some money from the Banjar City Government Civil Servant (ASN) through several of his confidants," he said.

As previously reported, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named the Mayor of Banjar City for the 2003-2008 and 2008-2013 periods, Herman Sutrisno, together with the Director of CV Prima, Rahmat Wardi, as suspects for alleged corruption in infrastructure work projects at the Banjar City Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, and Settlement Areas Office in 2008- 2013 and the alleged receipt of gratuities.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the case that ensnared the two people began with a public report, which was then carried out by the KPK to collect data and information.

For his actions, Rahmat Wardi is suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter (a) or letter (b) or Article 13 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001.

Meanwhile, Herman Sutrisno is suspected of violating Article 12 letter (a) or letter (b) or Article 11 and Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001.