Witness's House in Bekasi Regent Corruption Case Suspected of Being Burned
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received information that the house of one of the witnesses in the alleged bribery and gratification case involving projects in the Bekasi Regency Government has been burned.
“True, in the Bekasi project bribery case, the KPK received information that one of the witnesses has been intimidated by certain parties,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed via written message on Wednesday (8/4).
“The information we received indicates that even his house was allegedly burned,” he added.
Budi added that the KPK is currently coordinating to ensure that the witness in question receives protection from the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK).
In the ongoing investigation process, the KPK has conducted examinations of many witnesses, both from the Bekasi Regency Government and private parties.
The KPK has named three individuals as suspects in this case.
They are Bekasi Regent for the 2025-2030 period, Ade Kuswara; the Head of Sukadami Village, Cikarang Selatan Subdistrict, H.M. Kunang, who is also the father of Regent Ade Kuswara; and businessman Sarjan.
Of the three suspects, only Sarjan’s case is currently being tried at the Corruption Court (Tipikor). The KPK still needs time to complete the case files for Ade Kuswara and H.M. Kunang.
Ade Kuswara and H.M. Kunang, as bribe recipients, are charged with violating Article 12a or Article 11 and Article 12B of the Corruption Eradication Law (UU Tipikor) in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) first of the Criminal Code, as well as Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b or Article 13 of the UU Tipikor in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) first of the Criminal Code.
Meanwhile, Sarjan, as the bribe giver, is charged with Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or b or Article 13 of the UU Tipikor.
Sarjan is accused of bribing Regent Ade Kuswara with Rp11.4 billion to secure work packages for the 2025 Fiscal Year (TA).
Sarjan is the Director of PT Zaki Karya Membangun and owner of CV Mancur Berdikari, CV Barok Konstruksi, CV Lor Jaya, CV Singkil Berkah Anugerah, and PT Tirta Jaya Mandiri.
The alleged bribe money was given through intermediaries: Rp1 billion via H.M. Kunang.
Then Rp3.3 billion via witness Sugiarto, Rp5.1 billion via Ricky Yuda Bahtiar alias Nyai, and Rp2 billion via Rahmat bin Sawin alias Acep.
In addition to Ade Kuswara, prosecutors state that Sarjan is also suspected of giving money to other parties, including officials in the Bekasi Regency Government environment.