Jakarta,
Indonesia - December 17, 2024 - The Indonesian
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a raid on the Bank
Indonesia (BI) office on Monday night, December 16, 2024, in connection
with an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving corporate
social responsibility (CSR) funds.
"It is true, there was a search operation last
night by investigators at the BI office," said Tessa, a
spokesperson for the KPK, confirming the raid.
Separately, Acting KPK Chairman Nawawi Pomolango
stated that he was awaiting updates from investigators regarding the raid.
"I haven't been updated by the Director of Investigation. There will be a
press conference, you can ask them directly," said Nawawi.
The KPK is investigating allegations of corruption in
the use of CSR funds at both BI and the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
KPK Director of Investigation Asep Guntur Rahayu
confirmed that the investigation into alleged CSR corruption has entered the
investigation phase. "The KPK is currently handling a case of alleged
corruption related to the use of CSR funds from BI and OJK in 2023," said
Asep in Bogor on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Despite entering the investigation phase, the KPK has
not yet revealed the identities of any suspects or the specific details of the
alleged corruption related to the use of CSR funds at BI and OJK.