KPK Ready To Face Pretrial Lawsuit Suspect Alleging AW-101 Helicopter Corruption

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confirmed the existence of a pretrial lawsuit filed by a suspect in the alleged corruption in the procurement of the AW-101 helicopter at the South Jakarta District Court.

"The information we received is correct, the parties related to this case filed a pretrial lawsuit", KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, told reporters in a written statement, Wednesday, February 16.

Ali emphasized that his party was ready to face the lawsuit. Moreover, in the process of determining the suspect and the investigation, everything has gone according to the law.

He believes the lawsuit will be rejected by the jury. "KPK is certainly ready to face it", said Ali.

"We ensure that the entire process of investigating this case is by the applicable legal procedures, so we are optimistic that the lawsuit will be rejected by the court", he added.

Previously reported, John Irfan Kenway filed a pretrial lawsuit against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). In the lawsuit registered with Case Number 10/Pd.Pra/2022/PN JKT.SEL, several petitions were submitted.

As the applicant, he asked the judge to declare the status of the suspect invalid because the status has exceeded two years and the investigation of the suspect in the state administration has been terminated.

"Declaring the Investigation Order Number: Sprin.DIK-44/01/06.2017 dated June 16, 2017, which stipulates the applicant as a suspect by the KPK has no binding legal force", as quoted from SIPP South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday, February 8.

In addition, as the applicant, Jhon also asked the judge to cancel the blocking of assets that had been carried out. Not only his assets but also those of his biological mother.

Then, he also asked the judge to revoke the blockage of state money amounting to IDR 139.43 billion so that it will remain in the hands of the Air Force treasury holders. The money is in the account of PT Diratama Jaya Mandiri.

For information, this case began in April 2016 when the Indonesian Air Force purchased an AW-101 helicopter. Two companies participated in the auction, namely PT Diratama Jaya Mandiri and PT Karya Cipta Gemilang.

Then, PT Diratama Jaya Mandiri came out as the winner and increased the contract value to IDR 738 billion. From the procurement project, it was detected that there was a price difference of IDR 224 billion, which was indicated as a state loss.

Regarding the allegations, the KPK named PT Diratama Jaya Mandiri President Director, Irfan Kurnia Saleh, as a suspect.

Meanwhile, from the Indonesian Air Force, five officers are suspects. They are the Deputy Governor of the Air Force Academy, First Marshal Fachry Adamy, who is a former commitment maker or Chief of the Procurement Staff of the Indonesian Air Force for 2016-2017, and Lieutenant Colonel of the Indonesian Air Force (Adm) WW as a former Head of Headquarters.

Furthermore, Second Lieutenant's Assistant (SS) as Bauryar Pekas Diskuau; Colonel (Purn) FTS as former Sesdisadaau; and Marshal of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Ret.) SB as the Special Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (former Assistant for Planning and Budgeting for the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force) were also named as suspects.