JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the assets of the inactive Ambon Mayor Richard Louhenapessy. This was done by examining two witnesses on Monday, July 4.
The two witnesses examined were an entrepreneur named Philygrein Miron Calvert Hehanusa and Liberina Louisa Evelien who were private parties. Both were questioned at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.
"His knowledge of the assets belonging to suspect RL is being investigated in order to prove the elements of the ML article," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Tuesday, July 5.
In addition to examining the assets owned, investigators from the anti-corruption commission also tracked down the money that Richard allegedly received related to permits during his tenure as Mayor of Ambon.
Actually, the anti-corruption commission will also examine another witness, namely Fahri Anwar. But, Ali said, he was absent.
"Witness Fahri Anwar S did not attend without confirmation. It will be rescheduled and the KPK reminds that cooperative witnesses are present to fulfill the KPK's summons," he said.
Previously, the KPK named Richard Louhenapessy as a suspect in the alleged crime of money laundering (TPPU). He is suspected of disguising the proceeds of bribery in the form of assets in someone else's name.
In addition to the alleged money laundering, Richard and administrative staff led by the Ambon City Government Andrew Erin Hehanusa (AEH) were named suspects as bribe recipients in the alleged bribery case related to the principle licensing of retail branch construction in 2020 in Ambon City and receipt of gratuities.
Meanwhile, as the giver of bribes is Amri (AR) from the private sector/employees of Alfamidi Ambon City.
Regarding the construction of the case, the KPK explained that in 2020 Richard, who served as Mayor of Ambon City for the 2017-2022 period, had the authority, one of which was to give approval for the principle permit for the construction of retail branches in Ambon City.
In the processing of the permit, it is suspected that the suspect Amri was actively communicating and held a meeting with Richard so that the permit for the construction of the Alfamidi retail branch could be immediately approved and issued.
Following up on Amri's request, Richard then ordered the Head of PUPR Office of the Ambon City Government to immediately process and issue various permit applications, including a place of business permit (SITU) and a trading business license (SIUP).
For each permit document that was approved and issued, Richard asked for the delivery of money with a minimum nominal value of Rp. 25 million using a bank account belonging to Andrew, who was Richard's confidant.
Specifically for the issuance of the approval in principle for the construction of 20 retail outlets, it is suspected that Amri gave Richard back around Rp500 million in stages through Andrew's bank account.
There are allegations that Richard received a number of funds from various parties as gratuities. The KPK investigation team will continue to investigate this further.
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