PPU Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud Allegedly Using BUMD Capital Participation Money For Personal Needs

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri. (VOI-Tsa Tsia)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud used the capital investment money for his personal needs. This allegation was investigated by examining the General Treasurer of the Balikpapan City DPC Democratic Party, Nur Afifah Balqis and another witness.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said that the witness examination was conducted on Thursday, August 4. Besides Nur Afifah, Director of PT Transwisata Prima Aviation, Rustam Suhanda was also examined.

"The two witnesses were present and confirmed, among other things, regarding the alleged use of a certain amount of money by the suspect AGM which is suspected to be for personal purposes," Ali told reporters, Friday, August 5.

However, Ali did not specify how much money was allegedly used by Abdul Gafur and its allocation. However, the statements of the witnesses presented will shed light on the allegations of corruption being investigated.

The KPK suspects that Abdul Gafur has 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.

Meanwhile, in the bribery case, Abdul Gafur was named as the suspect for receiving it together with the Plt Secretary of 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.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi. Abdul Gafur is suspected of receiving bribes related to the procurement of goods and services as well as permits in North Penajam Paser Regency.

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 these actions, the KPK also confiscated Rp1 billion and Rp447 million in accounts belonging to Balqis.