YOGYAKARTA Alim Markus' wealth is in the spotlight because the boss of PT Maspion Group was questioned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The examination relates to allegations of gratification that ensnared Saiful Ilah, the former Sidoarjo Regent who served two terms, namely 2010-2015 and 2016-2021.

Alim Markus himself is known as a conglomerate and boss of Maspion. He was even included in the list of the richest people in Indonesia by Forbes Magazine in 2007. At that time he was ranked 37th. Alim Markus' wealth itself is estimated at 140 million US dollars or approximately Rp1.31 trillion (exchange rate 2007: Rp9,419).

Not only Forbes, Alim Markus was also included in the list of Asian Globes version conglomerates in 2008. At that time he was in 78th place with a total wealth of 560 million US dollars or approximately Rp7.78 trillion (exchange rate 2018: Rp13,901).

In 2022, Alim Markus is again included in the Forbes 2022 list of 100 richest people in Indonesia. He is ranked 76th with a total wealth of 507 million US dollars.

As is known, 71-year-old conglomerate Ali Markus has just fulfilled the KPK's summons regarding the alleged gratification received by former Sidoarjo Regent Saiful Ilah. The examination of Alim Markus himself was carried out on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the KPK's Red and White House. During the examination, Alim was a witness.

The examination of Alim Markus was completed at 12.47 WIB. He was also seen waiting for the car and his aide to pick him up after leaving the KPK's Red and White Building. However, he did not provide any information regarding his agenda at the KPK building.

Meanwhile, the former Sidoarjo Regent Saiful has now been named a suspect in alleged gratification. He is said to have often received gifts in the form of goods and money that were given disguised as a form of birthday gifts, Eid gifts, and commissions because he had signed a trial for the transition of gold gogol land.

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