The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has shed light on its decision not to detain Semarang mayor Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu, popularly known as Ita, and her husband, Alwin Basri, despite their involvement in multiple corruption allegations.the couple, who have twice ignored summons for questioning, are at the center of a high-profile investigation involving alleged corruption in the procurement of goods and services, extortion of civil servants, and receipt of gratuities within the Semarang City Government for the fiscal years 2023-2024.
According to KPK spokesperson Tessa mahardhika Sugiarto, the decision not to detain the couple is purely a matter of investigative procedure. “Its just a matter of what the execution will be like, that’s a technical investigation,” Tessa stated during a press briefing in Jakarta on Thursday, January 23. She emphasized that the investigative team has gathered sufficient evidence to proceed, noting, “The complete evidence is the investigator’s assessment. Sufficient initial evidence to raise the case to the investigation stage certainly already exists.”
The allegations against Ita and Alwin are multifaceted. They are accused of involvement in corruption related to the procurement of goods and services, extortion of civil servants tied to incentives for collecting regional taxes and levies, and the alleged receipt of gratuities. These accusations have prompted the KPK to conduct extensive searches, including 10 private residences and 46 official offices, as part of their ongoing investigation. Among the evidence seized are documents related to the 2023-2024 regional budget (APBD),procurement records,and foreign currency in rupiah and euro denominations.
The investigation has already led to the detention of two other suspects: Martono,Chairman of the Indonesian National Construction Implementation Association (Gapensi) Semarang,and Rachmat Utama djangkar,Main Director of PT Deka Sari perkasa. These detentions underscore the KPK‘s commitment to tackling corruption at multiple levels within the Semarang City Government.
Key Points of the Investigation
| Aspect | Details |
|———————————|—————————————————————————–|
| Suspects | Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu (Semarang Mayor),alwin Basri (Chair of Commission D,Central Java DPRD) |
| Allegations | Corruption in procurement,extortion of civil servants,receipt of gratuities |
| Evidence Collected | APBD documents,procurement records,foreign currency (rupiah and euros) |
| Searches Conducted | 10 private residences,46 official offices,and regional apparatus organizations |
| Detained Suspects | Martono (Gapensi Semarang),Rachmat Utama Djangkar (PT Deka Sari Perkasa) |
The KPK‘s approach to this case highlights the complexity of corruption investigations,where technical and procedural considerations often dictate the pace and methods of enforcement. As tessa explained, “Each case has its own characteristics so that investigators have an assessment of how to act on each case in each handling in the field.”
This case has drawn significant public attention,not only due to the high-profile nature of the suspects but also as of the broader implications for governance and accountability in Semarang City. The KPK‘s efforts to secure evidence and build a robust case demonstrate its resolve to address corruption at all levels of government.
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