KPK Designates Inactive Riau Governor's Aide as Corruption Suspect

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has designated Marjani, aide to inactive Riau Governor Abdul Wahid, as a suspect.

The designation of the new suspect represents a development in the investigation into allegations of extortion and/or receipt of gratification involving Abdul Wahid and associates.

“The designation of this new suspect confirms that the investigation will continue, and we will see further evidence to examine the matter more deeply and broadly,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at the Red and White Building in Jakarta on Monday, 9 March.

Budi was unable to disclose the specific charges against Marjani at this stage. He stated that he would confirm further details with investigators before releasing information to the public.

“I will check the details later. This information about the suspect designation has only just come through,” Budi said.

In connection with the investigation involving the new suspect, the KPK scheduled examinations of three witnesses on this day. They are Abdul Wahid, M Arief Setiawan from the Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, Settlement Areas and Land Agency (PUPR PKPP) of Riau Province, and Dani M Nursalam, who served as a technical expert to Abdul Wahid.

Abdul Wahid, M Arief Setiawan, and Dani M Nursalam have previously been prosecuted by the KPK. Their cases and evidence have been referred for trial at the Corruption Court (Tipikor).

Abdul Wahid and others are alleged to have violated Article 12(e) and/or Article 12(f) and/or Article 12B of the Corruption Eradication Act (UU Tipikor) read in conjunction with Article 55(1)(1) of the Criminal Code.