The Director of the Regional Development Company of Muara Enim (PD SPME) has been detained for an alleged embezzlement amounting to Rp 700 million involving PT. Satu Cita Mulia in 2021.
Muara Enim, KOTABARI.COM – Following a series of investigations, the Anti-Corruption Task Force of the Muara Enim District Attorney’s Office finally detained the Director of PD SPME, identified as NR, on Wednesday (11/15/2023) around 22:00. This action was based on the Investigation Order from the Head of the Muara Enim District Attorney’s Office, revealing a state financial loss of Rp 700 million.
According to Anjasra Karya, Head of Intelligence Section at the Muara Enim District Attorney’s Office, the capital injection into PT. Satu Cita Mulia was done without the recommendation of the Supervisory Board and approval from the Regent of Muara Enim. Moreover, the invested funds were not recorded in the company’s financial statements.
“This action violates regulations requiring recommendations and approvals, which the suspect couldn’t provide. Additionally, the injected funds were not recorded in the company’s financial records,” explained Anjasra.
NR was designated as the sole suspect based on the investigation’s findings. However, Anjasra mentioned that there might be additional suspects as the trial progresses.
The suspect’s Legal Counsel, Edi Erdiansyah SH, stated that they would engage in internal discussions to determine their next steps. One focus area is to seek a suspension of the detention for their client.
This case carries a potential sentence of 20 years in prison under the Anti-Corruption Law. Presently, the suspect is detained for 20 days at the Class II B Muara Enim Penitentiary based on the Pre-Trial Detention Order.
It is hoped that the forthcoming legal proceedings will uphold transparency and justice in resolving this case.