Former Minister Of Agriculture's Subordinates Choose To Take A Thousand Step After Being Examined By The KPK For 7 Hours

Director of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) Muhammad Hatta after being questioned by the KPK/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - Director of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) Muhammad Hatta has completed his examination as a witness. Hatta was examined for seven hours by investigators.

From observations at the location, Hatta, who wore brown batik, initially did not want to say anything. He had difficulty getting out because the crowd of reporters was waiting for him in the area of the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, October 9.

"Later, let my legal adviser explain everything," he told reporters in response to a number of questions. Including, the matter of extortion allegedly carried out related to positions.

As for this case, Hatta is said to be a suspect along with former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo and Secretary General (Secretary General) of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono. Even so, the anti-corruption commission has not officially announced its third legal status.

Previously reported, the KPK has raised the status of the investigation into alleged corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture to investigate. 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.

Then, the search was 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.

Next, investigators also found an Audi A6 branded sedan that was confiscated by investigators. This car was obtained by investigators when they searched Syahrul's house in Makassar.

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.