PPU Regent Abdul Gafur Allegedly Using BUMD Cash For Fictitious Reasons

Regent of North Penajam Paser inactive Abdul Gafur Mas'ud (DOK VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the inactive North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud is suspected of using cash from Regional Owned Enterprises (BUMD) for fictitious reasons. This allegation was investigated by examining two witnesses on Wednesday, August 3.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri said the two witnesses were the Representative and Reporting Manager of PT Benua Taka Wailawi, Ramadhani and President Director of PT Benuo Taka Wailawi Indra Rismanto.

"The two witnesses were present and confirmed, among other things, related to the alleged flow of a sum of money for the suspect AGM et al originating from the BUMD cash and the alleged spending of the money was fictitious," Ali told reporters, Thursday, August 4.

The KPK previously suspected that Abdul Gafur had abused his authority in managing capital participation in Regional Public Companies. This allegation emerged after the bribery case that ensnared him was investigated.

However, the anti-corruption commission will further announce the construction of the case in this allegation. The examination of witnesses is still ongoing.

Previously reported, the KPK named Abdul Gafur as a suspect in receiving bribes related to the procurement of goods and services as well as permits in North Penajam Paser Regency.

Apart from Gafur, the KPK has also appointed the Acting Secretary of the North Penajam Paser Regency, Mulyadi; Head of the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of North Penajam Paser Regency Edi Hasmoro; Head of the North Penajam Paser District Education, Youth, and Sports Office, Jusman; and the General Treasurer of the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC, Nur Afifah Balqis as the recipient of the bribe.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi.

Their determination was initiated from a hand arrest operation (OTT) which was held on Wednesday, January 12 in two locations, namely Jakarta and North Kalimantan. From the results of the action, the KPK also confiscated Rp1 billion and Rp447 million in Balqis's account.