Corruption Eradication Performance In Semester I 2022: 61 Sprindiks Published, 5 Cases Seize Attention

Deputy Chairman of the KPK Alexander Marwata (center)/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Alexander Marwata explained the performance in the field of prosecution in Semester I-2022. He said that there were dozens of orders to investigate allegations of corruption issued by his institution.

"It is recorded that during Semester I-2022, the KPK has issued 61 sprindiks," said Alexander Marwata at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 22.

Meanwhile, the Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the Corruption Eradication Commission, Karyoto, detailed that of the 61 sprindiks issued, 68 suspects were named.

In addition, the KPK also conducted 66 investigations and 71 prosecutions. Of these, Karyoto said, 59 cases were inkracht or decided and 51 cases were executed.

Furthermore, Karyoto also revealed that currently there are 99 cases that are currently under investigation. "With details, 63 cases are carry over and 36 cases with 61 sprindiks published during Semester I-2022," he said.

As for the attempt to arrest the suspect, 5 people were carried out in the Semester I-2022 period. Meanwhile, for the detention of 62 people.

Lastly, Karyoto said there were five cases that stole public attention during this period. The first is the alleged corruption in the procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at PT Pertamina (Persero).

Karyoto said this case has received public attention because it is one of the important sectors and has become a necessity for a wide audience.

"In this case, the KPK has examined four witnesses including former President Director of PT Pertamina Dwi Soetjipto, former President Director of PT PLN Nur Pamudji, Board of Commissioners of PT Pertamina for the 2010-2013 period Evita Herawati Legowo and Lecturer of the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) Anny Ratnawati," he said.

The second case that attracted attention was the alleged bribery of a mining business permit in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan. The case that ensnared the former Tanah Bumbu Regent, Mardani H. Maming, has attracted attention because he was the General Treasurer of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU).

Not only that, Mardani was also on the wanted list for being uncooperative.

"The third case is the alleged corruption of the Central Mamberamo project," said Karyoto.

The case that ensnared the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak became a concern because Ricky fled to Papua New Guinea. He fled before being arrested by the KPK.

Not only that, mass protests for and against the appointment of Ricky Ham Pagawak as a suspect in the alleged bribery continued to emerge.

Furthermore, the case that stole the attention was the alleged bribery of financial statements in the Bogor Regency which ensnared the Bogor Regent, Ade Yasin. In this case, Ade is suspected of giving bribes so that the auditors of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) give an unqualified predicate on reports in the area he leads.

"The public also highlights that many public infrastructures in Bogor Regency are not feasible," he stressed

The fifth case is the alleged corruption in the construction of the Mandala Krida Stadium. "This case has received public attention because its locus is in Yogyakarta, which is known as a city of education with many giving birth to various programs, best practices, or the noble values of anti-corruption culture," concluded Karyoto.