KPK Still Collecting Evidence Before Throwing Ex-Head Of Makassar Customs Andhi Pramono Into Detention

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that the detention of the former Head of Makassar Customs Andhi Pramono was just a matter of time. Investigators are currently looking for evidence by conducting a search.

"Later, after it is sufficient, we will announce and make arrests," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Monday, June 12.

"Today we are still conducting searches including confiscations that have indications of assets that can be confiscated as evidence of gratification or money laundering offenses," he continued.

Ali ensured that detention would be carried out without any reason. This effort is a form of legal certainty.

"There have never been any KPK suspects who were not detained during the investigation or prosecution and trial processes. All of them were detained for legal certainty," he said.

As previously reported, Andhi Pramono was named a suspect in the alleged receipt of gratuities. This determination began after the public highlighted his assets, the KPK made a clarification.

The KPK ensures that the determination of the suspect is in accordance with applicable regulations. Investigators have pocketed evidence of receipts by Andhi.

Furthermore, the KPK also charged Andhi Pramno with alleged money laundering (TPPU). This determination was made after investigators confiscated three luxury cars in the form of Hummer, Mini Moris, and Toyota Roadster from a shophouse.