The Case Of The Former Head Of Makassar Customs And Excise, The Office Of PT Bahari Berkah Madani In Batam Was Searched By The KPK

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched PT Bahari Berkah Madani today. The search for an office in the Batam area was the aftermath of the alleged bribery and money laundering that ensnared the former Head of Makassar Customs Andhi Pramono.

"The KPK investigating team searched the PT BBM (Bahari Berkah Madani) office in the Batam area," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters in a written statement, Tuesday, July 11.

The investigators have not yet detailed what items the investigators have found. Ali said this forced effort had not been completed.

"Activities are still ongoing and we will convey the progress," he said.

Previously, the KPK had detained the former Head of Makassar Customs and Hi Pramono. He is suspected of receiving gratuities in the form of fees after becoming a broker for export-import entrepreneurs.

To make this acceptance, Andhi allegedly used an account belonging to his trusted person who was a businessman. They became nominees so that the gift to him was not detected.

It didn't stop there, Andhi was also suspected of committing a crime of money laundering (TPPU). This allegation arose because he disguised the purchase of assets using the names of other people, including his mother-in-law.

Andhi is said that the KPK received a fee of up to Rp28 billion and the amount could continue to grow. The money was then purchased for various purposes such as diamonds, insurance policies, to houses in the Pejaten area, South Jakarta worth Rp20 billion.