Headline: DPR‘s Satori Admits Using BI’s CSR Fund for Dapil Activities; KPK Investigating Corruption Allegations
In a surprising turn of events, Satori, a member of the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Commission XI, has acknowledged using corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds from Bank Indonesia (BI) for activities in his electoral district (Dapil). Satori made this revelation after being questioned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday, December 27.
Satori, when approached by reporters outside the KPK offices in Jakarta, confirmed that he had indeed utilized BI’s CSR funds for socialization activities in his electoral district. However, he firmly denied any allegations of bribery, stating, "There is no bribery involved, none."
The KPK had summoned Satori and another DPR member, Heri Gunawan, regarding suspected corruption involving BI’s CSR funds. Both elected officials complied with the KPK’s summons, with Satori arriving around 1:11 PM WIB. KPK Chairperson Tessa Horodis confirmed that both were questioned in their capacity as witnesses.
The KPK is currently investigating allegations of corruption related to CSR funds at BI. On Monday, December 16, KPK detectives raided BI’s offices, seizing a variety of evidence, including documents and electronic devices.
The ongoing investigation highlights the KPK’s commitment to rooting out corruption in all sectors, including within the government and its institutions. As the probe continues, Satori has pledged to cooperate fully with the legal process.
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