KPK Explains Delay in Detaining Two DPR Suspects in BI-OJK Corruption Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has stated there is no political pressure behind the delay in detaining DPR members Satori and Heri Gunawan, suspects in an alleged bribery and money laundering case concerning social programs at Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The KPK named Satori, a NasDem Party member, and Heri Gunawan of the Gerindra Party as suspects in August last year.
“There is no political pressure involved; this is purely a technical matter concerning our investigation procedures,” said KPK’s Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, after a Pancasila Day ceremony at the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Monday (1 June).
Asep explained his team has been working extensively on the ongoing investigation, including tracing the flow of funds related to the case.
“We have to check each transaction to see where the money went and how it was used, which is taking some time as we must verify the fund’s usage,” he added.
The two-star general assured that Satori and Heri Gunawan will be detained soon.
“We have also communicated with the investigators. For Mr HG [Heri Gunawan] and Mr S [Satori], we may soon issue summonses and take coercive measures,” Asep said.
“However, we are still verifying some testimonies, as this case involves not just the allocation or CSR aspects but also how the funds were used—whether they were genuinely allocated as intended,” he concluded.
The KPK has interviewed numerous witnesses, including from the DPR, BI, and OJK. Their testimonies are helping investigators complete the case file.
The KPK confirmed it will continue gathering evidence of misconduct in BI and OJK’s social programs allegedly misused by Satori and Heri Gunawan.
Satori and Heri Gunawan are charged under Article 12B of the Anti-Corruption Law (UU Tipikor) in conjunction with Article 55(1)(1) of the Criminal Code (KUHP) and Article 64(1) KUHP. They are also charged under Law No. 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering (TPPU) in conjunction with Article 55(1)(1) of the Criminal Code.
Satori is suspected of receiving Rp12.52 billion. This includes Rp6.30 billion from BI via PSBI activities, Rp5.14 billion from OJK through Financial Literacy programs, and Rp1.04 billion from other members of DPR Commission XI.
Of the total amount received, Satori is suspected of money laundering by using the funds for personal purposes, including deposits, land purchases, showroom construction, motorcycle acquisitions, and other assets.
Satori is also suspected of manipulating banking transactions by requesting a regional bank to obscure deposit placements and withdrawals to avoid detection in bank statements.
Meanwhile, Heri Gunawan is suspected of receiving a total of Rp15.86 billion, comprising Rp6.26 billion from BI via PSBI activities, Rp7.64 billion from OJK through Financial Literacy programs, and Rp1.94 billion from other DPR Commission XI partners.
Heri Gunawan is also suspected of money laundering by transferring all received funds through his managed foundation to personal accounts via transfers. He allegedly instructed his subordinates to open new accounts to receive cash deposits of the cleared funds.
Heri Gunawan is suspected of using the temporary account funds for personal purposes, including restaurant construction, beverage outlet management, land and building purchases, and acquiring four-wheel vehicles.