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Title: Former Kalimantan Timur Governor Awang Faroek Ishak Passes Away; KPK Halts Corruption Investigation

In a somber turn of events, Awang Faroek Ishak, the former Governor of Kalimantan Timur (Kaltim), has passed away. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has announced that it will issue a Surat Perintah Penghentian Penyidikan (SP3), effectively halting the ongoing corruption investigation against him.

Tessa Mahardhika, the spokesman for the KPK, conveyed the news on Monday, December 23, 2024. "The KPK will issue an SP3 after receiving and processing the death certificate," he stated.

The KPK extended its condolences to the deceased’s family, expressing sympathy for their loss. "The KPK is saddened by the passing of Awang Faroek Ishak. We express our condolences and hope that his family is granted strength during this difficult time," Mahardhika said.

The KPK had been investigating Awang Faroek in relation to corruption involving the issuance of mining business licenses (IUP) in Kaltim.

The provincial government of Kaltim also expressed its sorrow at the loss of Awang Faroek, a visionary leader who had left an indelible mark on the province. Awang Faroek served as governor from 2008 to 2013 and again from 2013 to 2018. According to the official website of Kutai Regency, Awang Faroek passed away at RSUD Kanujoso Djatiwibowo in Balikpapan at 9:00 PM local time on Sunday, December 22.

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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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