The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating alleged misappropriation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds from the Central Bank or Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
According to Rudi Setiawan, KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, CSR funds from BI were allegedly distributed to several foundations improperly.
“There are foundations that we suspect were not appropriate recipients,” Rudi said on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
He cited that some CSR funds intended for public benefit were diverted for personal use. However, details about the implicated foundations have not been disclosed.
“BI has CSR funds, and a portion of them was allocated to entities that are not proper recipients. That’s the general idea,” Rudi said.
To gather evidence, KPK investigators conducted a search at the Bank Indonesia headquarters in Central Jakarta, on Monday night, December 16, 2024. The search included the office of BI Governor Perry Warjiyo.
“We searched several rooms, including the Governor’s office,” Rudi confirmed.
While he did not elaborate on specific findings from Perry Warjiyo’s office, Rudi mentioned that the investigators seized documents and electronic evidence relevant to the case. These materials will be reviewed and cross-examined with witnesses.
Further investigations
The KPK plans to continue searching other locations believed to hold evidence related to the case.
Additionally, Rudi revealed that two individuals had been named suspects in connection with the misuse of BI’s CSR funds. However, their identities and roles remain undisclosed.
“We identified two suspects several months ago who are alleged to have benefited from CSR funds misappropriated from Bank Indonesia,” Rudi said.
The investigation is ongoing as the KPK works to uncover the full scope of the corruption and ensure accountability.
