The Role Of Brigita Manohara In The Alleged Case Of Money Laundering In Central Mamberamo Was Investigated By The KPK

Brigita Manohara/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will explore the role of television presenter, Brigita Manohara, regarding the alleged money laundering that ensnared the inactive Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak. Moreover, he has admitted to receiving and returning Rp480 million. "For those who have been asked for information and have returned (Brigita Manohara, ed) we will see what his role is," said KPK Investigation Director Asep Guntur to reporters, Tuesday, February 21. Brigita, said Asep, had the opportunity to be called again even though she had been examined. The description could be confronted with Ricky. Not only Brigita, but later the KPK will investigate the flow of other money. "We will also continue to re-examine the flow of funds suspected of being the result of corruption after the RHP examination because of course there is new information from RHP," he said. As previously reported, Ricky has officially been a detainee at the Red and White KPK Detention Center since Monday, February 20 after being on the run since July 2022. The suspect in the alleged bribery, gratification and money laundering was arrested in Abepura, Jayapura on Sunday, February 19. In this case, Ricky is suspected of receiving bribes and gratuities of up to Rp200 billion. This acceptance was made from contractors who wanted to get projects in Central Mamberamo Regency. There are three contractors who are said to have given money, namely the Director of PT Solata Sukses Building, Marten Toding; President Director of PT Bina Karya Raya, Simon Mampang; and Director of PT Bumi Abadi Perkasa Jusiendra Pribadi Pampang. In detail, Jusiendra got 18 work packages with a total value of Rp. 217.7 billion. Projects built include the construction of student dormitories in Jayapura. While Simon got six packages worth Rp179.4 billion and Marten got three work packages with a value of Rp9.4 billion. This work was obtained by the three private sector after they agreed with Ricky to give money. From the receipt, Ricky was then suspected of laundering money by spending to disguise the proceeds of bribes and gratuities. There were a number of assets confiscated, from luxury cars to apartments.