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PIKIRAN RAKYAT - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has scheduled a further interrogation of the former State-Owned Enterprises Minister, Dahlan Iskan for Wednesday, 3 July 2024. Dahlan will be questioned as a witness in relation to the alleged corruption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at PT Pertamina between the 2011 and 2014 period. Previously, Dahlan Iskan was also questioned on Thursday, 14 September 2023.
Aside from Dahlan, the KPK investigators questioned another witness, Yudha Pandu Dewanata. However, the specific details of the investigators' inquiries to the two witnesses remain unclear.
They were suspected to have information related to the corruption case handled by KPK. On Wednesday, 3 July 2024, witnesses were examined for alleged corruption related to LNG procurement at PT Pertamina in 2011-2014.
"Today, Wednesday, 3 July 2024, witness examination for alleged corruption related to LNG procurement at PT Pertamina in 2011-2014. The examination was conducted at the KPK Red and White Building," KPK spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika said in her statement, Wednesday, 3 July 2024.
KPK Develops Alleged Corruption Case in Pertamina
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is developing a case of alleged corruption in the procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at PT Pertamina (Persero) from 2011 to 2021. Previously, the case ensnared former Pertamina CEO Galaila Karen Kardinah or Karen Agustiawan.
KPK is currently developing an investigation into alleged corruption offences related to the procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at PT Pertamina (Persero) between the years 2011 and 2021. These offences are alleged to have caused losses to the state.
"KPK estimates that losses amount to USD113,839,186," stated Tessa Mahardhika Sugiarto, spokesperson for the KPK, in a press conference held at the KPK's Red and White Building in Jakarta on Tuesday, 2 July 2024.
Tessa elucidated that the development of the investigation constituted a follow-up and an integral part of the investigation conducted against Karen Agustiawan. In accordance with the case handling process at the investigation stage, the KPK has named two new suspects, both of whom are state officials, with the initials HK and YA.
Based on information gathered, HK is Hari Karyuliarto, who was previously the Director of Gas and Renewable Energy at Pertamina. Then, YA is Yenni Andayani, who was previously the Director of Gas at Pertamina. Tessa stated that the unlawful acts committed by the suspects would be revealed when the investigation into this case had reached a sufficient level of completion.