JAKARTA - TV presenter Brigita Purnawati Manohara said she had returned the money received from the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The amount handed over reached Rp480 million.
"I've transferred. 480 million in total, I've transferred everything," said Brigita when confirmed by reporters via text message, Tuesday, July 26.
"That's all, yes. Let's hurry up," he continued.
Brigita admitted that she only got money from Ricky. He never got anything.
After being questioned by the KPK, Brigita admitted that he had received money and gifts from Ricky Ham Pagawak, who is still at large. This confession was delivered on Monday, July 25.
According to him, the gift is a form of Ricky's appreciation for his work as a presenter and communication consultant. However, Brigita did not specify how much money she received.
Meanwhile, the KPK appreciates Brigita's return of money. He is considered cooperative.
"KPK appreciates the cooperative attitude of the witnesses who were present and will return the amount of money and goods that have been received from the suspect in question," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri to reporters.
"And then it will be analyzed and then confirmed again to the suspect and various parties who will be called as witnesses by the investigation team," he continued.
As previously reported, the KPK continues to investigate allegations of bribery and gratification in Central Mamberamo. A number of witnesses have been called and searches have been carried out.
However, in the midst of this investigation, the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak fled. He fled to Papua New Guinea by way of a rat with the help of his aides.
The anti-corruption commission investigators are still pursuing Ricky. People who know Ricky's whereabouts are asked to provide information.
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