Police Seize Documents, Computers from Vacant Shop in Corruption Probe

Investigators have seized documents and computer equipment from a vacant shop in Cipete, South Jakarta, as part of an ongoing probe into three alleged corruption cases involving state-owned enterprises. The location marks the 13th site searched by a joint team from the National Police and Polda Metro Jaya.

Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, confirmed the seizures, noting that numerous documents and other evidence, including computers, were secured. "Many documents have been secured by investigators, including computers and other items. We cannot yet identify or inventory everything that has been secured," he stated.

To access the premises and secure evidence, police were compelled to forcibly open the shop's door. The three-story building was found unoccupied. Hermanto emphasized that the search was conducted transparently and in accordance with legal procedures, with local community officials present to witness the process. "Witnesses from the local community are here to witness that the search process was conducted with a search warrant and a court order," he said.

This Cipete shop is the 13th location investigated in a "Joint Investigation" by the National Police's Anti-Corruption Directorate and Polda Metro Jaya. The discovery resulted from witness testimonies, case reviews, and investigations at 12 previous locations. Police have not ruled out further searches as the legal process continues and are committed to keeping the public informed about the investigation's progress.