Title: Unraveling the Latest Facts on theKomdigi Corruption Case Involving the Mafia Judol Group
the latest investigation into the online gambling website unlocking service mafia case involving personnel from the Ministry of Communication and Digital has widened. What was initially thought to be a case of mafia operations has now been uncovered as a potential case of corruption. Here are the latest developments:
Police Raid Homes
In a significant turn of events, the Metropolitan Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (UKC) conducted raids at five residences related to the suspected corruption case involving the online gambling mafia group. This action was taken to gather evidence and strengthen the police’s investigation.
Previously, the case had been elevated to the status of a formal investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit. On December 12, 2024, the head of public relations for the Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi, confirmed that the case was being investigated.
Over 30 Witnesses Have Been Interviewed
More than 30 witnesses have been questioned by the police, including former Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi. Budi’s testimony lasted for 6 hours, during which he was asked 18 questions. Upon completion of his testimony, Budi Arie stated that he believed he was being framed and denied any wrongdoing.
Budi Arie emphatically stated, "I gave a statement as a witness, so stop the framing and запитать, because you will be the one to burn."
5 Homes Raided, Evidence Seized
The investigation into the alleged corruption case involving the mafia group is ongoing. The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Metropolitan Police has conducted raids at five homes, seizing multiple pieces of evidence, including documents, letters, and electronic devices. Over 30 witnesses have been interviewed, with 21 of them being employees of the Ministry of Communication and Digital.
During a press conference, Director of the Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Ade Safri Simanjuntak, confirmed that the raids had been carried out. He also revealed that several pieces of evidence, including various documents and electronic devices, had been seized during the raids.
Bribery of Civil Servants Suspected
The alleged corruption case is suspected to involve bribery of civil servants from the Ministry of Communication and Digital by external parties. The bribes were reportedly given to influence the blocking of online gambling websites.
This was revealed by the Chairman of the Metropolitan Police, Irjen Karyoto, who stated that the bribery involved both active and passive corruption. The latter involved bribes given to civil servants to take action or fail to take action based on the briber’s wishes.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
