Headline: MP Satori Grilled by KPK Over Alleged CSR Corruption at Bank Indonesia
Subheading: Lawmaker denies bribery, vows cooperation as anti-graft agency investigates corporate social responsibility funds.
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In a significant development, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned and questioned a member of the House of Representatives (DPR), Satori (ST), in relation to an alleged corruption case involving corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds at Bank Indonesia (BI). The lawmaker, who arrived at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta around 13:11 WIB, was seen wearing a white batik shirt.
Satori, a member of the DPR’s XI Commission, confirmed that he was being examined by the KPK regarding the case. When asked about the nature of the CSR program in question, he stated, "The program is for socialization activities in the electoral district." He further revealed that the CSR funds from BI were channeled through a foundation, with all members of the XI Commission reportedly receiving such programs.
However, Satori categorically denied any involvement in bribery, asserting, "There’s no bribery here, no money involved." He pledged to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation, stating, "As citizens, we must follow the proper procedures that the investigators will carry out. Insha’Allah, I will be cooperative."
The KPK has been actively investigating the alleged corruption involving CSR funds at BI. On Monday, December 16, the anti-graft agency conducted raids at BI’s offices, including the governor’s room. During the raids, numerous documents and electronic evidence were seized.
Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of KPK Verdicts, Rudi Setiawan, confirmed the seizure of documents related to the amount and distribution of CSR funds, among other evidence. He stated, "We found several documents, and we also secured several electronic devices. We are looking for documents related to the amount of CSR funds, who received them, and so on."
This investigation comes on the heels of the KPK summoning two other DPR members, Heri Gunawan (HG) and Satori (ST), in connection with the same case. Both lawmakers have reportedly complied with the KPK’s request.
The KPK has not yet disclosed the specific details of the questions posed to Satori during his examination. The agency is committed to thoroughly investigating the case, aiming to root out corruption in the CSR programs at BI.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more updates.
Reporting by Fasya Dwi Haryani and Dhany Hutapea
