The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Alluded To The RJ Lino Case When Investigating Formula E Was Accused Of Being Fooled

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has denied the assumption that the investigation into the alleged corruption in the implementation of Formula E in Jakarta is hanging.

Head of the KPK News Section, Ali Fikri, said that there were cases that were slower to investigate. One of them, corruption in the procurement and maintenance of 3 quayside container crane (QCC) units that ensnared former Director of PT Pelindo II Richard Joost (RJ) Lino.

"Do you know how long RJ Lino's case lasts? Six years. This (Formula E, ed) is only seven months. Six years of Pelindo's case," Ali was quoted as saying Monday, February 13.

Ali reminded that the investigation into the alleged corruption in Formula E was related to state losses. So, they cannot rush to investigate the allegation.

"Let the KPK work like that, because everything is transparent too. The discussions will be conducted internally even later when the trial opens," he said.

The KPK is aware that the investigation into the alleged corruption in Formula E has attracted the attention of many people. Moreover, one of the related parties who has been investigated in this case is the former Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan.

However, Ali asked the public not to withdraw this investigation towards politics. "Don't move the KPK to that area," he said.

"I'm funny sometimes, you know, everything is associated with politics," continued Ali.

It is known that the KPK is investigating allegations of corruption in the implementation of Formula E. There are several parties who have been summoned, namely Anies Baswedan to the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi.

Later, the KPK revealed that there were a number of difficulties in investigating this case. The reason is that they cannot access information forcibly like at the time of the investigation.

Investigators need this information but they cannot do much. In addition, the calculation of state losses caused by the implementation of the international racing event has also not been completed.