Become A Fugitive From The KPK, These Are The Characteristics Of Mardani Maming

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri shows a paper about the characteristics of the fugitive Mardani Maming/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed the characteristics of the former Regent of Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Mardani H. Maming who is now on the wanted list (DPO). The suspect in the alleged bribery and gratification of the mining business permit (IUP) was declared a fugitive today.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said the disclosure of these characteristics was carried out so that the public could assist in the search.

"This DPO letter has mentioned characteristics, for example height 168 centimeters, then weight approximately 75 kilograms, black hair, brown skin color in the name of Mardani H. Maming," said Ali to reporters at a conference in the Red building. White KPK, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, July 26.

People who see Mardani's whereabouts, continued Ali, can contact the 198 call center. They can also report to the police.

Ali said this step was taken so that the alleged bribery and gratification that ensnared Mardani could be investigated thoroughly. "People who have information related to the whereabouts of the person concerned should be able to contact the KPK or through the local police," he said.

"We know that the participation of the community in efforts to eradicate corruption, especially in handling cases, is very much needed," Ali continued.

The KPK included Mardani in the DPO today, Tuesday, July 26. He was absent from the summons of investigators as a suspect twice.

When investigators visited his apartment in the Jakarta area, Mardani was also nowhere to be seen. So, investigators went home empty-handed.

Previously, Mardani was named a suspect after being prevented from going abroad by the Directorate General of Immigration at the request of the KPK. Before being named a suspect, he had also been questioned.

However, after being questioned, Mardani admitted that he was asked for information regarding his problem with the owner of PT Jhonlin Group Samsudin Andi Arsyad alias Haji Isam.

Even so, Maming's name was actually mentioned as receiving Rp89 billion in money in a trial for alleged bribery for a mining business permit (IUP) in Tanah Bumbu Regency which was held at the Tipikor Court, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Kalsel).

This allegation was conveyed by the younger brother of former President Director of PT Prolindo Cipta Nusantara (PCN) Henry Soetio, Christian Soetio. At that time, Christian claimed to know that there was a flow of funds to the former Regent of Tanah Bumbu Mardani H Maming through PT Permata Abadi Raya (PAR) and PT Trans Surya Perkasa (TSP).

The money transfer has been going on since 2014. The amount of tens of billions of rupiah is referred to as the amount quoted based on PT PCN's financial statements.