Kejaksaan Negeri Nganjuk, Tetapkan Kepala Desa Banarankulon Sebagai Tersangka Korupsi

Summary

The Nganjuk District Prosecutor's Office has named Mujiono, the head of Bandaran Kulon Village, a suspect in a corruption case related to the misuse of village funds for the 2020-2023 fiscal years. A public audit revealed a loss of over 33.7 billion IDR, covering 19 construction projects, including a pavilion project lacking planning documents and technical specifications. Mujiono managed the funds independently, with fabricated invoices and stamps in the financial reporting. As a result, he was detained for 20 days and charged under Indonesia’s anti-corruption laws for causing significant financial harm to the village and state.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Nganjuk Prosecutor's Office has named Mujiono, the head of Banaran Kulon village, as a suspect in a corruption case related to village fund misuse.
• 😀 The investigation focuses on the misuse of the village fund from the 2020-2023 fiscal year.
• 😀 An audit by Nur Sodiq and Partners revealed a financial loss of IDR 33,735,289,664 due to the corruption.
• 😀 The audit covered 19 development activities, many of which had deficiencies in volume and failed to meet planning standards.
• 😀 One major issue involved the Pendopo building project, which was not completed according to specifications, and was still drawing funds in 2023 despite being completed in 2022.
• 😀 The total amount of funds disbursed for the Pendopo project was IDR 760,970,859, though the actual cost was only IDR 621,936,484.44.
• 😀 The other 18 development projects were similarly mismanaged, with Mujiono handling the funds without involving any village officials.
• 😀 Fake invoices and stamps were used in the financial reporting of these projects.
• 😀 Mujiono is being charged under Indonesian corruption laws (Article 2 and 3 of Law No. 31/1999, as amended by Law No. 20/2001).
• 😀 As a result of his actions, Mujiono has caused significant financial damage to both the Banaran Kulon village funds and the state budget.
• 😀 Mujiono has been detained for 20 days, starting from December 9, 2024, to December 28, 2024.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript?

The main issue discussed is a corruption case involving the misuse of village funds in Desa Bandaran Kulon, Nganjuk, where the head of the village, Mujiono, is accused of embezzling funds and mismanaging public money.

Who is the primary suspect in this case?

The primary suspect in this case is Mujiono, the head of Desa Bandaran Kulon.

What is the total financial loss attributed to the corruption in this case?

The total financial loss due to corruption in this case amounts to IDR 33,735,289,664 (approximately 33.7 billion IDR).

What role did the public accountant play in this case?

A public accountant from Nur Sodiq and Partner in Surabaya conducted an audit, which revealed the financial loss and the discrepancies in the development projects managed by the village head.

How many development projects were found to have issues in this case?

There were 19 development projects that were found to have issues, including insufficient volume and failure to meet proper planning requirements.

What was one of the significant issues with the pendopo construction project?

The pendopo construction project lacked planning and technical documents, and despite being completed by mid-2022, payments for the project continued in 2023, leading to discrepancies in the reported and actual project costs.

What specific fraudulent practices were identified in this case?

Mujiono was found to have managed funds personally without involving village officials, and fake invoices and stamps were used in the financial reporting and accountability documents.

What legal action has been taken against Mujiono?

Mujiono has been formally named a suspect and detained for 20 days from December 9 to December 28, 2024, based on sufficient evidence found by the investigative team.

What legal charges is Mujiono facing?

Mujiono is charged under Article 2, paragraph 1, and Article 18 of the 1999 Corruption Eradication Law, which was amended in 2001, as well as Article 3 or Article 18 for the misuse of public funds.

What was the method used by the investigation team to confirm the corruption?

The investigation team used two main pieces of evidence: an audit conducted by an external public accountant and the discovery of fake invoices and stamps in the financial reports.