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KPK Seizes Bribe-Funded Toyota Land Cruiser from Regional Official

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian anti-corruption investigators seized a Toyota Land Cruiser 300, identified as a bribe, from a regional official.
  • The vehicle, allegedly used to facilitate bribery for a regional secretary position, was found hidden in a vehicle storage facility.
  • The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is preserving the vehicle's value through professional maintenance while its connection to the case is investigated.

Investigators from Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have transported a Toyota Land Cruiser 300, seized as evidence, from North Sumatra to Jakarta. The luxury vehicle, belonging to Kuantan Singingi Regent Suhardiman Amby, is suspected to be the proceeds of corruption related to the appointment of a regional secretary.

This morning, the evidence, a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 brought from Pematang Siantar using towing services, has arrived at the KPK's storage facility in Cawang, Jakarta.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirming the arrival of the seized vehicle in Jakarta.

The KPK stated that the vehicle was found hidden in a storage facility in Pematang Siantar. Investigators believe the license plates may have been altered. The car was allegedly demanded by Suhardiman Amby from two candidates vying for the position of Regional Secretary.

The step aims to prevent asset depreciation due to technical damage or physical deterioration.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo explaining the rationale behind maintaining seized assets.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo emphasized the commission's commitment to professionally maintaining seized assets to preserve their economic value. This includes regular care, proper storage, cleaning, and functional checks. The goal is to ensure that if the assets are eventually auctioned or utilized for state benefit, they yield optimal value. The KPK is also verifying the seized items' connection to the ongoing investigation to strengthen the case.

The car, allegedly hidden in a vehicle storage facility in Pematang Siantar.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo describing the discovery of the luxury vehicle.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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