PPU Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud Allegedly Using Bribes For The 5th Musda Of The East Kalimantan Democratic Party

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the bribe money received by the inactive North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud was used for the 5th Regional Conference of the East Kalimantan Democratic Party.

This was investigated by KPK investigators when examining the Perusda Danum Taka (PDAM) Asdarussalam and driver Abdul Gafur Mas'ud, Supriadi alias Ucup. They were examined as witnesses.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said the two witnesses were questioned on Wednesday, April 20 at the Mako Brimob office of the East Kalimantan Police.

"The witness was present and confirmed, among other things, that there was an alleged internal money flow for the benefit of the suspect AGM in the activities of the Democrat Party Musda," Ali said in a written statement to reporters, Thursday, April 21.

In addition, investigators also examined the Director of PT. Kaltim Naga 99, Setho Bimadji. Ali said Setho was examined as a witness. From that examination, investigators investigated mining activities in North Penajam Paser.

"The witness confirmed, among others, regarding mining activities in North Penajam Paser Regency," he said.

Previously, the KPK named Abdul Gafur as a suspect in receiving bribes related to the procurement of goods and services as well as permits.

Apart from Gafur, the KPK has also appointed the Acting Secretary of the North Penajam Paser Regency, Mulyadi; Head of Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of North Penajam Paser Regency Edi Hasmoro; Head of the North Penajam Paser District Education, Youth and Sports Office, Jusman; and the General Treasurer of the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC, Nur Afifah Balqis as a bribe recipient.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi.

Their determination was initiated from a hand-catching operation (OTT) which was held on Wednesday, January 12 in two locations, namely Jakarta and North Kalimantan. From the results of the action, the KPK also confiscated Rp1 billion and Rp447 million in Balqis's account.