KPK TETAPKAN 5 TERSANGKA KORUPSI PEMBANGUNAN FLYOVER SKA

Summary

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially named five individuals as suspects in a corruption case related to the construction of a flyover at Simpang 4 Mall SKA, Pekanbaru, which was funded in 2018. The suspects include government officials and private sector individuals involved in the project. The investigation revealed discrepancies in the cost calculations, with the total project budget of IDR 19 billion suspected to have been inflated. The suspects face charges under the anti-corruption laws of Indonesia, with potential financial losses for the state estimated in the billions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially named five suspects in a corruption case related to the construction of a flyover at Simpang 4 Mall SKA in Pekanbaru, built in 2018.
• 😀 The investigation began with the issuance of a formal investigation order (sprindit) by the KPK on January 10, 2025.
• 😀 The five suspects include: YN, a public works official in Riau; GR, a private sector participant responsible for project reviews; NR, the head of a consulting firm; IS, the director of a private sector company; and TC, the director of PT SH.
• 😀 The case involves suspected misuse of public funds in the construction of the flyover project, which was funded with an allocated budget of Rp 19 billion.
• 😀 The estimated price (HPS) for the project was issued in January 2018, but it lacked detailed calculations, leading to potential financial mismanagement.
• 😀 According to an analysis from experts at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), the construction cost was likely inflated, potentially resulting in losses of up to Rp 19 billion to the state’s finances.
• 😀 The five suspects face charges under the Corruption Act (Law No. 31/1999), specifically Articles 2(1) and 3, with possible further implications under Articles 55(1) and 56.
• 😀 Prior to the charges, KPK investigators conducted a search at the Public Works Department (PU) office in Riau on January 20, 2025, to gather evidence related to the case.
• 😀 The search lasted for 7 hours, during which investigators took several items as evidence, including documents and other materials relevant to the investigation.
• 😀 This case reflects ongoing efforts by KPK to investigate and prevent corruption in public infrastructure projects, particularly in regions such as Riau.

Q & A

What was the primary subject of the investigation mentioned in the script?

The investigation focused on a corruption case related to the construction of a flyover bridge at Simpang 4 Mall SKA in Pekanbaru, Riau.

How many individuals were officially named as suspects in the corruption case?

Five individuals were officially named as suspects in the case.

What is the role of Asep Guntur Rahayu in this case?

Asep Guntur Rahayu is the spokesperson for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), providing updates on the investigation and revealing details about the case.

When was the investigation order (Sprindit) for this case issued?

The investigation order (Sprindit) was issued on January 10, 2025.

What were the positions of the five individuals named as suspects in the case?

The suspects included a head of the construction and bridge division at the Riau Provincial Public Works Department (PU), a private sector individual, the head of a construction management consulting firm, a director from a private company, and the director of PT SH.

What was the alleged financial discrepancy in the project mentioned in the investigation?

The financial discrepancy involved the estimated cost of the project, with the total project budget initially set at Rp 19 billion. However, experts found that the cost was likely inflated and could potentially cause a financial loss to the state.

Which institution provided an expert opinion regarding the actual cost of the construction work?

The expert opinion on the actual cost of the construction work was provided by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

What legal charges are the suspects facing in this case?

The suspects are facing charges under the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Law (Law No. 31 of 1999, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001), specifically Articles 2 and 3, which deal with corruption offenses.

What actions did the KPK take in relation to the investigation on January 20, 2025?

On January 20, 2025, the KPK team conducted a raid at the office of the Riau Provincial Public Works Department in Pekanbaru to search for evidence related to the corruption case.

What were the results of the KPK's raid in Pekanbaru?

During the raid, the KPK team seized several items, including documents, and spent approximately seven hours at the office gathering evidence.