Palembang, May 16, 2024 – Former Mayor of Palembang, Harnojoyo, complied with the summons of investigators from the Directorate of Special Economic Crimes (Dirtipdeksus) of the Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) at the Subarkah Building of the Special Crimes Directorate of the South Sumatra Police (Polda Sumsel) on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Harnojoyo was summoned as a witness in the alleged manipulation case of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGM) of Bank Sumsel Babel, which took place in Pangkal Pinang on March 9, 2020.
Harnojoyo arrived at the Subarkah Building around 10:49 AM, wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and black trousers. He was accompanied by a personal bodyguard while attending the summons.
In addition to Harnojoyo, Dirtipdeksus investigators have also scheduled the examination of several other witnesses, including former Musi Banyuasin (Muba) Regent, Dodi Reza Alex Noerdin, and a corporation related to the alleged manipulation of the Bank Sumsel Babel EGM.
The investigation into this case began after Dirtipdeksus investigators issued an Order to Start Investigation (SPDP) on March 20, 2024, with Number: SPDP/90/III/RES.2.2/2024/Ditipideksus. The SPDP was sent to the South Sumatra Chief Prosecutor’s Office.
This case originated from allegations of manipulation during the EGM of Bank Sumsel Babel on March 9, 2020, in Pangkal Pinang, which pointed to banking crimes or the falsification of authentic documents or covering up other crimes. Dirtipdeksus investigators also mentioned that the witnesses to be examined include the EGM committees for 2020 and 2021, Harnojoyo as the Mayor of Palembang at that time, Dodi Reza Alex Noerdin as the Musi Banyuasin Regent at that time, and Koperasi Cermat.
“The summoned shareholders include the former Muba Regent, the former Mayor of Palembang, and Koperasi Cermat. Koperasi Cermat has previously been investigated in this case. Additionally, the EGM committee has also been summoned,” revealed one of the Dirtipdeksus investigators who wished to remain anonymous.
The investigation process is expected to uncover the truth behind the alleged manipulation of the Bank Sumsel Babel EGM and ensure justice for all parties involved.