Minister Of Agriculture SYL Lost Contact Abroad, KPK: We Continue To Complete Investigation

Minister Of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo/PHOTO via ANTARA

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that the investigation of corruption cases at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) will continue. The existence of the Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo abroad will not affect the legal process.

In this case, it is reported that Syahrul Yasin Limpo was dragged along with two of his subordinates, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono, and Director of Agricultural Equipment of the Ministry of Agriculture Muhammad Hatta.

"We want to emphasize that we make sure all the work of investigating this case continues to be completed," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Tuesday, October 3.

Ali ensured that the ongoing process in this investigation would be opened openly in due course. The public is asked to continue to monitor the process.

"In time, we will definitely convey the full and complete development," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK has raised the status of the investigation into alleged corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture to investigate. There are already suspects who have been named but no details have been given.

In investigating this case, the anti-corruption commission has conducted a search. At the official residence of Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo, investigators found Rp30 billion in cash consisting of rupiah denominations and foreign currencies and firearms.

The search was then continued at the Ministry of Agriculture's office. As a result, documents related to the corruption case were found.

Most recently, investigators also visited Hatta's house in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. From the forced effort, Rp400 million was found.

The findings obtained from the search are now being analyzed and confiscation will be carried out. Meanwhile, the findings of firearms were handed over to the police for follow-up.