Megawati OKs inquiry into regent

Megawati OKs inquiry into regent

PEKANBARU, Riau: Head of the Riau Provincial Prosecutor's
Office Mochammad Huzaini said on Tuesday that his office would
question Riau Islands regent Huzrin Hood over alleged graft of Rp
87.2 billion on Thursday following President Megawati
Soekarnoputri's approval.

He said Huzrin was notified of the inquiry last Thursday,
immediately after the President's approval had been received.

Based on a report from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), Huzrin
was reportedly involved in corruption related to the Riau Islands
2001 budget. He has been banned from traveling overseas by the
immigration office since Sept. 20 last year.

"Nine out of 20 witnesses corroborated the evidence of
Huzrin's alleged involvement, so he may become a suspect in the
case," Huzaini said.--JP