Heads: Members of DPR‘s Komisi XI Admit to Using Bank Indonesia’s CSR Funds; Satori Defends Against Bribery Allegations
Subhead: CSR funds meant for public welfare appear to be channeled into personal Dapil programs by legislators, raising concerns of misuse for political gains.
Byline: Tessa Anggita / Jakarta
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Members of the DPR’s Komisi XI have openly acknowledged utilizing Bank Indonesia’s (BI) corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds for projects in their respective electoral districts. Among them is Satori, who vehemently denies any bribery involvement, insisting on cooperating with ongoing legal proceedings.
"I’m not the only one; all Komisi XI members have access to these funds," Satori confirmed while departing from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters, shortly after being summoned as a witness in the case.
The CSR funds, meant to benefit local communities, appear to have been channeled into legislators’ personal projects and initiatives, raising concerns about misuse for political gain. The KPK has been investigating this alleged misappropriation, conducting raids on BI offices and seizing related documents and electronic devices.
Satori insisted that there was no bribery involved, stating, "There’s absolutely no bribe, absolutely none." He and fellow legislator Heri Gunawan were summoned by the KPK as part of the ongoing investigation.
The misuse of CSR funds, intended for public welfare, has become a growing concern. Such funds are meant to drive positive change in communities but have increasingly been linked to political agendas and personal gain.
This developing story is a stark reminder of the need for transparent and accountable use of funds meant to serve the public interest.