KPK Alleges Regent Of Mamberamo Is Conditioning Project Winners

Acting spokesman for the KPK, Ali Fikri, showed the statement from the Regent of Central Mamberamo, Ricky Ham Pagawak, who was included in the KPK DPO list. (VOI-Tsa Tsia)

JAKARTA - Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak is suspected of conditioning the winners of a number of projects in his area. This allegation was investigated by examining the Deputy Regent of Central Mamberamo, Yonas Kanelak.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said the investigation was carried out on Wednesday, August 3. Yonas was questioned at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"The attendance and confirmation were related to, among other things, some project work in the Central Mamberamo Regency Government and it was suspected that the project winners were conditioned to be won by the suspect RHP," Ali told reporters, Thursday, August 4.

Actually, investigators will examine a civil servant of Central Mamberamo Regency named Slamet. However, Ali said, this witness did not attend the scheduled examination.

"Not present but confirmation for rescheduling," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK continues to investigate allegations of bribery and gratification in Central Mamberamo, Papua. Several witnesses have been called and searches have been carried out.

However, in the middle of the process, Ricky, who had not been announced as a suspect, ran away. He is said to have fled to Papua New Guinea by way of a rat with the help of a number of parties, including an aide and two members of the TNI.

Regarding the assistance provided by the TNI, the KPK said it had sent a letter to the Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) to coordinate to examine the two members. Moreover, based on information circulating, a TNI soldier holds the rank of Dandim.

The KPK confirmed that it would continue to pursue Ricky. They did everything they could, including inviting people who knew Ricky's whereabouts to report to the 198 call center or inform the police.