KPK to probe Bali graft case

KPK to probe Bali graft case

JAKARTA: Bali Corruption Watch, an non-governmental
organization (NGO), submitted on Friday documents as evidence of
graft involving members of Karangasem regental legislature to the
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) here.

Putu Wirata Dwifor, the NGO chairman, said 35 former members
of Karangasem legislature shared Rp 3.216 billion (US$349,565) in
service funds, which was taken from the legislative body's budget
in the current fiscal year.

Three of the councillors received Rp 33.25 million each, one
received Rp 83 million and the rest Rp 100 million each.

The funds were disbursed not in a transparent way, indicating
a corruption practice said Putu.

KPK Jakarta deputy chairman Ery Riyana Hardjapamekas promised
to investigate the case. -- JP