Palembang, May 19, 2024 – The Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) of the South Sumatra Police has officially named four former executives of PT Sarana Pembangunan Palembang Jaya (SP2J) as suspects in a corruption case involving the 2019 gas network infrastructure project. The four suspects are AN, former President Director of PT SP2J; AR, Gas Network Director; Su, Finance Director of PT SP2J; and Ru, Finance Director of the Gas Network.
South Sumatra Police Public Relations Head, Commissioner Sunarto, revealed that the suspects inflated the prices of materials and supplies for the gas pipeline project. “The prices of materials and supplies were marked up, including the unit prices for each purchased item used in building the gas network, such as materials and labor costs,” Sunarto explained.
The investigation revealed potential state losses amounting to IDR 3.9 billion. Despite being named suspects, Sunarto stated that they have not yet been detained and will undergo further examination. “Detention is at the discretion of the investigators,” he said.
When asked about the possibility of additional suspects, Sunarto did not rule it out. “The intensive investigation is ongoing, and more suspects may emerge,” he added.
The suspects are charged under Articles 2 and 3 of Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Law No. 31 of 2019, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. This case highlights the ongoing issue of corruption involving high-ranking officials in Indonesia and underscores the need for integrity and transparency in managing public projects.