JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) received a handover of IDR 50 million from the Chairman of the Election Winning Body (Bappilu) of the Democratic Party Andi Arief.
The money was previously received by Andi Arief from the inactive North Penajam Paser Regent (PPU), Abdul Gafur Mas'ud.
"It is true, the information we received, Andi Arief in his capacity as a witness in the case of the defendant Abdul Gafur Mas'ud and his friends have handed over the money they received amounting to Rp. 50 million via bank transfer to the account of the receipt of the KPK treasurer," said the Acting (Plt. ) KPK Spokesperson Ali Fikri in Jakarta, Antara, Monday, July 25.
Ali said that the KPK prosecutors team would still confirm with other witnesses and analyze Andi Arief's receipt of the money. "Next, the prosecutor's team will put it in the legal analysis of the lawsuit," he said.
Previously, Andi Arief admitted to receiving money from Abdul Gafur while testifying at the trial.
"That's right, sir. As far as I know Pak Gafur gave it in March 2021 and I forgot the month and I didn't ask for it," said Andi Arief in response to questions from the public prosecutor (JPU) of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
The KPK prosecutor presented Andi Arief online as a witness in the trial of the alleged bribery case related to the procurement of goods and services and permits in PPU Regency, East Kalimantan with the defendant Abdul Gafur at the Samarinda Corruption Court, Wednesday (20/7).
However, Andi Arief explained that the context of giving the money was related to the large number of Democrat Party cadres who were exposed to COVID-19.
"It was COVID that hit a lot of Democrat Party cadres at that time. So, Pak Gafur surprised me by helping," said Andi Arief.
He also denied that the money was related to the Regional Conference (Musda) of the East Kalimantan Democratic Party.
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