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KPK considers forcibly bringing in model Fitri Assiddikki in CSR case
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KPK considers forcibly bringing in model Fitri Assiddikki in CSR case

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Model Fitri Assiddikki has failed to appear for her fourth summons by Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in a case involving alleged gratification and money laundering related to social programs at Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
  • The KPK is considering forcibly bringing Assiddikki in for questioning, as her testimony is deemed important for strengthening evidence against suspects Heri Gunawan and Satori.
  • Gunawan and Satori, both members of the DPR, are suspected of receiving billions of rupiah in illicit funds disguised as social program donations, which were allegedly used for personal gain.

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is contemplating forcibly bringing in model Fitri Assiddikki for questioning after she missed her fourth summons. Assiddikki, a former expert staff member for DPR member Heri Gunawan, is a key witness in a case involving alleged gratification and money laundering linked to social responsibility (CSR) programs at Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

Later, investigators will consider the next steps, whether coordination will be done for the next scheduling or if there will be an effort to bring [her in], by issuing an order to bring the person concerned.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson explaining potential actions regarding Fitri Assiddikki's absence.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that investigators will consider their next steps, which could include issuing an order to bring Assiddikki in. She was scheduled to be examined on June 9, 11, 15, and 23, 2026, but has not appeared for any of these dates. Her testimony is considered crucial for the KPK's investigation, which aims to bolster evidence of alleged irregularities in the CSR funds.

The investigation focuses on how funds intended for social programs were allegedly diverted into private accounts and distributed to various individuals. The KPK has named Heri Gunawan and his DPR colleague Satori as suspects in this case. They are accused of receiving substantial amounts of money, allegedly disguised as CSR program funds, which they then purportedly used for personal expenses.

We will see the investigators' needs for the witness because in this case, besides strengthening the evidence of alleged irregularities in the CSR funds issued by Bank Indonesia and OJK, the investigators are also focusing on asset tracing.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson on the importance of Assiddikki's testimony and the focus on asset tracing.

Satori allegedly received approximately Rp12.52 billion from BI and OJK through various channels, including "PSBI activities" and "Financial Literacy outreach." He is also suspected of engaging in money laundering by using these funds for personal purposes, such as purchasing land, building a showroom, and acquiring vehicles. Both Gunawan and Satori, despite being named suspects in August 2025, remain active members of parliament. The KPK continues to gather evidence and has questioned numerous witnesses from the DPR, BI, and OJK to build its case.

So, money that should have been for social program activities then shifted, yes, into private pockets which then flowed to several parties.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson describing the alleged diversion of funds.
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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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