KPK Arrests 12 People in Sting Operation Involving Eni Saragih
14 July 2018 17:52 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Corruption Eradication Commission or KPK arrested 3 people in a sting operation (OTT) that ensnared the leader of the House of Representatives` Energy Commission Eni Maulani Saragih. The total of people arrested by KPK since last night is 12 people.
“Last night, KPK team secured three other people and took them to KPK office, so the total is 12,” said KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah, Saturday, July 14.
Febri said the three people are believed to be linked to Eni. "They are deemed to know part of the series of events in this case," he said.
Previously, KPK arrested nine people, consisting of House members, expert staff, drivers, and private parties in Friday's OTT. Eni was arrested by KPK at the home of Social Affairs Minister Idrus Marham, yesterday afternoon.
In addition to arresting the 12 people, KPK seized Rp500 million. The money was allegedly related to the work of Commission VII.
Febri said the 12 people were undergoing the examination at KPK. The anti-graft body will submit the results of legal action and the legal status, later in the afternoon.
M ROSSENO AJI
