KPK Deposits IDR 1.7 Billion To The State From Former West Bandung Regent And Other Corruptors
JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) deposited billions of rupiah into the state treasury. The deposits were made from the proceeds of the replacement criminal payments and evidence confiscated from corruptors."Executor Prosecutor Irman Yudiandri has deposited Rp1.7 billion into the state treasury from the payment of replacement money and confiscated evidence," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Friday, March 10.The money deposited by the KPK came from two convicts, namely former West Bandung Regent Aa Umbara Sutisna and former Supreme Audit Agency auditor Anthon Merdiansyah.Ali explained that Aa Umbara deposited Rp660 million as a replacement money installment payment. He should have paid Rp2.3 billion.Meanwhile, from Anthon, the KPK deposited Rp1.1 billion which was obtained during the case investigation process. All of these money submissions are confirmed in accordance with a court order with permanent legal force.Furthermore, the KPK will continue to collect fines and substitutes for corruptors according to the court's decision. If they cannot pay, the confiscation of assets will also be carried out.Ali said, this effort was the focus of the anti-corruption commission to provide a deterrent effect for the perpetrators. "So it is hoped that it will provide a real example so that people do not make efforts to corrupt," concluded Ali.