The Reason The Central Mamberamo Regent Gave Money To A TV Presenter Will Still Be Investigated By The KPK

JAKARTA - Television (TV) presenter Brigita Purnawati Manohara's move to return money from Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will not stop investigations into alleged bribery flows. Investigators will continue to conduct the search to completion.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said that Brigita's refunds had often occurred in other cases. However, this does not make the KPK reluctant to ensnare the givers.

"We appreciate the refund of money by witnesses in corruption cases, although of course it cannot erase the crime, but at least it is part of obedience to the legal process," said Ali in a written statement, Tuesday, August 2.

The money returned by Brigita reached Rp. 480 million. Refunds are made by transfer.

The KPK also confirmed that it would continue to explore Brigita's role in this case, including in relation to the receipt of money she did. Several witnesses will be called.

However, Ali did not specify who the parties were summoned to. However, those who are presented as witnesses are expected to cooperate.

"Currently, we will immediately schedule the examination of other witnesses to clarify and clarify the actions of the suspects in this case," he said.

"We are analyzing and reviewing the matter of the refund," continued Ali.

Brigita Manohara admitted that she received Rp480 from Ricky Ham, who is a suspect in alleged bribery and gratuities. The money has been returned to the KPK some time ago.

He said the gift was a form of Ricky's appreciation for his work as a presenter and communication consultant.

As previously reported, the KPK continues to investigate allegations of bribery and gratification in Central Mamberamo. A number of witnesses have been called and searches have been carried out.

However, in the midst of this investigation, the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak fled. He fled to Papua New Guinea by way of a rat with the help of his aides.

The anti-corruption commission investigators are still pursuing Ricky. People who know Ricky's whereabouts are asked to provide information.