KPK Summons PP Chairman Japto Again Regarding Former Regent of Kutai Kartanegara Case
On Wednesday (3/6), the KPK scheduled examinations of witnesses involved in alleged corruption regarding the issuance of mining business licences (IUP) in the Kutai Kartanegara (Kukar) Regency for corporate suspects, stated KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo. The examinations are being conducted at the KPK’s Merah Putih building.
The individuals summoned for examination include Rita Widyasari (Regent of Kutai Kartanegara 2010-2015 and 2016-2021), Yospita Feronika BR Ginting (Finance Staff of PT Alamjaya Barapratama), Robert Priantono B. (Entrepreneur), KPH Japto S Soerjosoemarno (Entrepreneur), Dharma Setyawan (Director of PT Kaltim Global Indonesia), H. Mohn Said Amin (Entrepreneur), Noval Elfarveisa (Advocate), and Febby Sagita (Director of PT Kaltim Global Indonesia).
Previously, the KPK revealed that the Chairman of Pemuda Pancasila, Japto Soerjosoemarno, is suspected of receiving monthly security service payments from corporate suspects related to the gratification case involving the former Regent of Kutai Kartanegara, Rita Widyasari. KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, confirmed that information received suggests these payments were made on a monthly basis.
Japto was previously interrogated by the KPK on Tuesday (10/3) as part of an expansion of the ongoing investigation. Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo noted that the investigation into Japto stems from the initial gratification allegations against the former Regent. Investigators are currently looking into the alleged flow of funds received from corporate suspects in this case.
The KPK had previously named Rita Widyasari as a suspect in a corruption case involving coal licences during her tenure as Regent. She is alleged to have demanded payments in US dollars for every metric ton of coal explored, accumulating millions of dollars. The KPK is also investigating potential money laundering (TPPU) related to the proceeds of this corruption. Investigations have traced funds allegedly flowing to entrepreneur and East Kalimantan Pemuda Pancasila Chairman, Said Amin, leading to a search of his residence. Following the money trail, the KPK also searched Japto’s residence, where they seized 11 vehicles and cash amounting to Rp 56 billion.