REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officially named former Social Affairs Minister Idrus Marham as suspect in Riau-1 coal-fired power plant (PLTU) construction project bribery case. The anti graft institution appointed him after the development of the case handling and also some new facts that were found.
In addition, there was sufficient preliminary evidence in the form of witness statements, letters, and instructions. The new investigation has been carried out since August 21.
“Suspect IM (Idrus Marham) is allegedly together with another suspect EMS (Eni Maulani Saragih) to have received gifts from JBK (Johanes Budi Kotjo), related to the agreement on cooperation contract for Riau-1 coal-fired power plant construction project,” said KPK deputy chairman Basaria Panjaitan on Friday (August 24).
Idrus allegedly knew and has taken part related to money that received by Eni when he served as Acting Golkar Party general chairman in November to December 2017 and as social affairs minister. He also suspected played a role in encouraging the signing of Purchase Power Agreement (PPM) to buy and sell Riau-1 coal-fired power plant construction project.
In addition, Idrus allegedly has received a promise to get the same money as Eni, which was 1,5 million US dollar. Basaria said since July 14, KPK has investigated the bribery case and at least 28 witnessses had been examined.
Idrus allegedly violated Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 Law No. 31/1999 as amended by Law No. 20/2001 on Eradication Corruption.
Previously, KPK has named Golkar Party lawmaker Eni Maulani Saragih and businessman Johannes Budisutrisno Kotjo as suspects. Eni as alleged receiver of bribe is suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 Law No. 31/1999 as amended by Law No. 20/2001 on Eradication Corruption, also Article 64 paragraph (1) Criminal Code (KUHP).
Meanwhile, Johanes as alleged bribe giver is suspected violated Article 5 paragraph 1 letter a or letter b or article 13 Law No. 31/1999 as amended by Law No. 20/2001 on Eradication Corruption, also Article 64 paragraph (1) Criminal Code (KUHP).
Idrus has officially resigned, as he met with Jokowi at State Palace to submit his letter of resignation on Friday (August 24). His decision to resign was related to his alleged involvement in Riau-1 coal-fired power plant (PLTU) construction project bribery case.
“As a form of responsibility, I submitted letter of resignation as Social Affairs Minister to president with a number of considerations,” Idrus said on Friday (August 24).
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