Already Holds Case of Alleged Corruption Formula E But KPK Confirms There Are No Suspects

Illustration of the KPK's Merah Putih Building in Jakarta. (Doc VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that it has carried out a case of alleged corruption in the administration of Formula E in DKI Jakarta. However, no suspects have been identified yet.

"In the case, the results of the information gathering by the team were presented, to get suggestions and input from all parties participating in the forum," said Head of the KPK News Section, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Monday, October 3.

Ali said the case title was followed by investigators and a number of officials at the KPK. Those present conveyed their analysis and views.

All analyzes submitted, continued Ali, must be based on available evidence. "So with the open system and process, it is certain that the handling of cases at the KPK cannot be regulated or only at the wishes of certain parties," he said.

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan while reviewing the Jakarta Formula E circuit ahead of the start of the event. (Anies' Twitter)

Furthermore, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) denied that any leadership had forced the determination of a suspect in the alleged corruption of Formula E. Ali ensured that one person's decision could not make a certain party a prisoner.

After all, cases in investigating corruption cases are often carried out. The goal, to see the existing developments.

"Therefore, the KPK regrets that there is an opinion that says the KPK leadership is imposing the handling of this Formula E case, even though the case is being held openly and provides an opportunity for all parties to express their opinions," said Ali.

The anti-corruption commission also regrets the news linking the handling of the Formula E case with political interests. Ali emphasized that the investigation of legal cases and political interests are two different things.

"Even so, the KPK will continue to be consistent and committed to handling every case of alleged corruption in accordance with its duties, authorities and applicable laws," said Ali.

As previously reported, the KPK confirmed that it was investigating allegations of corruption at the Formula E racing event in DKI Jakarta. Several parties have been summoned, one of which is DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan on Wednesday, September 7th.

After the summons, rumors circulated that Anies would be named a suspect. This step was later accused of tackling him in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres).

Apart from Anies, a number of parties have also been summoned for questioning. One of them, the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetyo Edy Marsudi, who admitted to explaining about the loan of IDR 180 billion by the Dispora DKI Jakarta to pay the commitment fee to Formula E Operations (FEO).