Named As Suspect, Kapuas Regent Ben Brahim And DPR Member Ary Egahni Examined By KPK

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) examined the Regent of Kapuas Ben Brahim S. Bahat and his wife who are members of the Indonesian Parliament Ary Egahni today, Tuesday, March 28. The examination was carried out after both of them became suspects in alleged corruption in the form of accepting or cutting payments for civil servants at the Kapuas Regency Government, Central Kalimantan. "Currently present at the KPK's Red and White Building," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Tuesday, March 28. Ali did not elaborate further on the examination. He only said the process of requesting information was still ongoing. "(Both, ed) are undergoing examination as suspects by the KPK investigating team on the 2nd floor," he said. The KPK has not yet detailed the article that ensnared Ben and his wife. The community is being patient because investigators are still working "Development will be conveyed," said Ali. The KPK conducted an investigation into the alleged receipt or cut payment of civil servants in the Kapuas Regency Government. The cuts allegedly used a mode of debt that had to be paid but actually that didn't happen. In addition, both are suspected of accepting bribes from various parties. However, the number of receipts is not yet known.