KPK Clarifies: No Official Tersangka Named in BI CSR Fund Misuse Allegation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has corrected an earlier statement regarding the designation of two individuals as suspects in the alleged misuse of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds by Bank Indonesia (BI). KPK chairperson Tessa Mahardhika clarified that no official suspects have been named yet in the case.
"Let me clarify that the general letter of investigation (sprindik) issued so far does not mention any suspects," Tessa explained at the KPK building in Jakarta on Thursday (19/12/2024).
Earlier, KPK’s Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Irjen Rudi Setiawan, had stated that two suspects had been identified in the case. Tessa attributed this discrepancy to a likely mix-up, as Rudi might have been referring to another case while-speaking.
"In connection with what was stated by the Deputy, it’s possible that he mistakenly or mixed-up cases," Tessa noted, adding that the letter of investigation issued so far did not mention any suspects.
Tessa further explained that KPK has the option to issue a general sprindik without naming suspects. The commission may still issue letters of investigation that do include suspects when necessary.
Previously, KPK announced that it had identified two suspects in the alleged misuse of BI’s CSR funds. The commission is expected to soon announce the suspects’ identities. However, Deputy Rudi refrained from confirming whether any members of the House of Representatives (DPR) were involved.
"There are several suspects that we have identified. Two people have been named as suspects," Rudi said, without providing further details.
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