Anies Baswedan Check Jempol When Arriving At The KPK Regarding Formula E Investigation

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan fulfilled the invitation from investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Wednesday, September 7. He will be questioned regarding the investigation into the alleged corruption in the implementation of Formula E.

From VOI's observation, Anies arrived at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta at around 09.26 WIB. He got out of the black Kijang Innova car.

The former Minister of Education and Culture was seen wearing white official clothes in dark blue pants. Several times Anies waved, giving a thumbs up and smiling at the media crew.

"Later (the statement, ed)," said Anies briefly before entering the building.

He then entered the KPK's Red and White Building. Before being questioned, Anies had exchanged his identification card with a red rope which is usually used for witnesses or related parties in corruption cases.

Previously, Governor Anies Baswedan said he was summoned by the KPK to provide information about the alleged corruption in the implementation of Formula E. He confirmed that he would attend the summons.

"I received a summons for questioning by the KPK on Wednesday, September 7 morning. God willing, I will come," Anies said when met in Central Jakarta, Monday, September 5.

The information that will be given is the holding of the electric car racing event which was first held in Jakarta. The former Minister of Education and Culture will explain in more detail to the public after the summons is complete.

Regarding this investigation, a number of parties have also been summoned. One of them, the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetyo Edy Marsudi, who admitted that he explained about the loan of Rp180 billion from the DKI Jakarta Dispora to pay the commitment fee to Formula E Operations (FEO).