Looking For Allegations Of Corruption In The Implementation Of Formula E, KPK Will Search For Information From The Chairperson Of The DKI DPRD

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate allegations of corruption related to the implementation of the international Formula E racing event in Jakarta. It is certain that all information from the examinees, including the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi, will be traced.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said that information from those questioned, such as Prasetyo, was very important. The goal is to ascertain whether or not there is a criminal element in the process of implementing the electric car racing.

"Of course, the information in question will be immediately examined by KPK investigators to ascertain whether there was a criminal incident in the implementation of the Formula E activity," said Ali in a written statement to reporters, Wednesday, March 23.

The KPK confirmed that its investigators were still working. The process of collecting information from the examined party and evidence will continue.

However, Ali emphasized that the KPK would not inform every examination. The case is still under investigation and the final results will be announced later.

"The KPK investigation team is still collecting information related to this alleged criminal incident," he said.

"Of course we can't provide further information regarding the information material to the public because once again it's still (Formula E, ed) still in the process of being investigated," added Ali.

Previously reported, Prasetyo Edi was questioned by investigators on Tuesday, March 22 yesterday. After the examination was carried out, Edhy said there were a number of questions to be asked.

One of them is related to the Rp180 billion paid by the Jakarta Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora) through a Bank DKI loan. Prasetyo emphasized that the legislators in Jakarta were not aware of the loan.

"Before becoming a regional regulation, loan the Dispora to Bank DKI Rp. 180 billion. That's all the emphasis is there," he explained to reporters after being questioned at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, yesterday.

During the examination, Prasetyo brought a number of documents. Including, Dispora's letter to the Governor of DKI which was then answered through Governor's Instruction Number 77 of 2019 concerning Support in Preparation for the Implementation of Formula E Activities in 2020.