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Indonesian Audit Official Appears at KPK as Witness in Bribery Probe
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Indonesian Audit Official Appears at KPK as Witness in Bribery Probe

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bobby Adhityo Rizaldi, a member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), appeared at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as a witness in a bribery case related to audit findings.
  • The case involves alleged bribery to alter audit opinions for procurement in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, from 'Fair with Exceptions' to 'Without Exceptions'.
  • KPK investigators are seeking to corroborate evidence and understand the extent of Rizaldi's connection to a suspect who allegedly acted as his representative within the BPK.

Bobby Adhityo Rizaldi, a member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) overseeing its fifth division, appeared at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Thursday to testify as a witness. His testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery concerning audit findings for procurement projects in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra.

We are present today.

— Bobby Adhityo RizaldiRizaldi's brief statement upon arriving at the KPK headquarters.

Rizaldi arrived at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta, accompanied by unidentified individuals. He briefly addressed reporters before entering the building, stating, "We are present today." The KPK confirmed that Rizaldi's examination is a continuation of the investigation into alleged corruption linked to audits of the Muara Enim Regency's financial reports. Investigators aim to gather witness testimonies to solidify the case against individuals already named as suspects.

Therefore, investigators need the testimony of witnesses to explain the construction of the case so that it becomes complete, including to strengthen the evidence against the parties who have been named as suspects.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo explaining the need for witness testimonies.

The investigation centers on allegations that audit opinions for the Muara Enim Regency were manipulated. Specifically, the reports were allegedly changed from 'Fair with Exceptions' (WDP) to 'Without Exceptions' (WTP) through bribery. The KPK has previously searched Rizaldi's residence in South Jakarta, seizing electronic evidence potentially related to the case. Investigators are also probing Rizaldi's relationship with a detained suspect, Augusz Dewanggara, who allegedly acted as Rizaldi's representative within the BPK.

Whether Mr. AG [Angga] is a representative of Mr. BB [Bobby Rizaldi], who is internal to BPK, this is what we are still investigating the position of Mr. AG at BPK as what or representing a certain party.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo on the alleged connection between suspect Augusz Dewanggara and Bobby Rizaldi.

Investigators are working to clarify Dewanggara's role and access within the BPK, seeking to understand how he maintained close ties to the audit processes. The KPK has already searched the BPK's South Sumatra office, confiscating documents related to audit work papers and the alleged manipulation of findings. Evidence suggests potential intervention from the central BPK office to alter audit results. Five individuals have been named suspects and detained, including the former Regent of Muara Enim and private sector representatives accused of offering bribes, as well as BPK officials accused of receiving them.

We are also still exploring why the person concerned could enter, could have close access to the audit processes at BPK.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo on the investigation into Dewanggara's access within BPK.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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