KPK Finds IDR 225 Million During OTT 'Receh' Kajari Situbondo Regarding Case Management

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named the Head of the Bondowoso District Attorney's Office (Kajari) Puji Triasmoro as a suspect. The determination was made that he was caught in a hand arrest operation (OTT) with the findings of only Rp225 million in cash.

KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Rudi Setiawan said Puji was named a suspect along with four people. They are the Head of the Special Crimes Section of the Bondowoso District Attorney Alexander Kristian Dillianto Silaen and the private sector or controller of CV Wijaya Gemilang, Yossy S. Setiawan and Andhika Imam Wijaya.

"The Investigative Team detained the suspects for the first 20 days starting from November 16, 2023 to December 5, 2023 at the KPK Detention Center," Rudi said at a press conference at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, November 16.

Rudi explained that this silent operation occurred when they received information about the alleged receipt of bribery in case management by Puji through his subordinates, Alexander from the private sector.

"The amount of cash was secured in the amount of around Rp. 225 million," he said.

It is suspected that the handover of money took place in the room of the Head of the Special Crimes Section of the Bondowoso District Attorney's Office. From the title of the case carried out, it was suspected that Puji and Alexander from Andika Imam Wijaya and Yosi Setiawan had received bribes.

Previously, it was suspected that Rp475 million had been given. This amount is then preliminary evidence.

The gift is allegedly related to the management of cases of alleged corruption in the procurement of increased production and added value of holticulture in Bondowoso Regency. This project was won and carried out by companies owned by Andika and Yosi.

"When the process of requesting information for the purposes of the investigation is ongoing, there is a commitment accompanied by an agreement between YSS and AIW as PJ's confidant to prepare a sum of money as a sign of completion," said Rudi.

On suspicion of his actions as the recipient is suspected of violating Article 13 letter a or b or Article 11 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) to 1 of the Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, Andika and Yosi, who are suspected of being suspected by Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b or Article 13 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) to 1 of the Criminal Code.