Syahrul Yasin Limpo Was Forcibly Picked Up By The KPK

Syahrul Yasin Limpo was forcibly picked up by the KPK/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) forcibly picked up former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo tonight.

From observations at the location, Syahrul arrived at around 19.15 WIB at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. There was no statement made by the NasDem Party politician upon arrival.

He was reportedly picked up from a location in the Jakarta area. Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri is still silent regarding this forced attempt.

Previously, Syahrul confirmed that he would fulfill the summons of the anti-corruption commission investigators on Friday, October 13. He stated that he was ready to undergo the legal process of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) corruption case.

The KPK has announced Syahrul and 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 as suspects on Wednesday, October 11. All three were involved in alleged extortion and gratuities.

In this case, Syahrul through his two subordinates is suspected of extorting his employees by requiring to pay deposits every month. The nominal varies between 4,000-10,000 US dollars. The money collected is believed to have not only come from the realization of the Ministry of Agriculture's budget inflated or mark-ups but from vendors working on the project. The money is given in cash, transfers and goods.