Three suspects named in alleged BNI Jember KUR corruption case

The East Java High Prosecutor's Office has identified three suspects in an alleged corruption scheme involving the distribution of People's Business Credit (KUR) at the PT BNI (Persero) Tbk Jember Branch between 2021 and 2023. The accused individuals are MFH, a former Branch Manager of BNI Jember; AM, a Collection Agent for CV Jawara Tani; and IIS, a Collection Agent for CV Idris Afnan Jaya.

According to IG. Punia Atmaja NR, the Assistant Special Crimes Prosecutor, the investigation revealed irregularities in the KUR Micro distribution through a channeling pattern involving collection agents. The suspects allegedly submitted applications for fictitious debtors who did not meet the required criteria. They also reportedly used the identities of local residents to process loan applications and bypassed proper verification procedures.

Furthermore, the KUR funds, which were intended for legitimate debtors, are suspected to have been misappropriated by the collection agents. Punia Atmaja stated that AM and IIS allegedly used the disbursed funds to cover their previous non-performing loans and for personal gain. This diversion of funds has led to significant financial losses for the state.

An audit by the BPKP Representative Office of East Java reported total state financial losses amounting to Rp 41,487,138,481. The losses attributed specifically to the two collection agents, AM and IIS, were calculated at Rp 12,590,094,081. While AM and IIS have been detained for 20 days at the Class I Surabaya Detention Center, MFH is not currently detained as they are serving a sentence in the Jember Penitentiary.

The prosecutor's office emphasized that this case demonstrates its commitment to professional law enforcement and ensuring that government programs funded by state finances are implemented effectively and remain free from corrupt practices. The investigation aims to uphold the integrity of the KUR program.