KPK Seizes Cash from OTT on Fertilizer Distribution Graft Case
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28 March 2019 07:41 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) carried out a sting operation (OTT) related to alleged bribery in the distribution of fertilizer on Wednesday, March 27. During the raid, the team confiscated cash in Rupiah and US dollar.
“The team has secured funds in rupiah and US dollar as evidence,” said KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah in his office, early Thursday, March 28.
Febri explained team of the anti-graft body had run the operation in Jakarta since Wednesday afternoon based on the public report on the alleged money delivery through intermediaries.
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Seven people consisted of SOE board directors, private parties, and drivers were arrested during the raid. However, KPK stopped short of detailing those names as the investigation is underway.
The KPK suspected the fund delivery was linked to the distribution of fertilizer by boat. “People we have arrested are those related to the fertilizer production and distribution,” Febri explained, adding that his side will disclose the case in detail in a press conference tomorrow.
M ROSSENO AJI
