Ex-regent queried over graft charges

Ex-regent queried over graft charges

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Former Maros Regent Nasrun
Amrullah was intensively questioned by the provincial Attorney
General's office here yesterday over allegations that he
embezzled Rp 1.4 million in development funds.

A team of six officers, headed by Assistant Chief for
Administrative Affairs Badron Rasyid, questioned the former
official for over nine hours.

Nasrun was removed from his post Thursday for alleged
improprieties in several instances, which included siphoning 10
percent of contract funds for development projects.

He recently told journalists that the money taken from the
contracts was funneled to Golkar.

Nasrun's legal advisor, Laica Marzuki, said yesterday there
was still no evidence he had pocketed the money. Laica added that
the alleged deposits to Golkar were only touched upon by
investigators.

Investigators refused to comment on the day's proceedings,
saying they were exhausted after the interrogation which began at
7:30 a.m. and ended at 6 p.m.

Questioning is scheduled to continue next week. (37)