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Investigation of the Discovery of Rp 21 Billion in Cash at the Former Chairman of the Surabaya District Court’s House

JAKARTA – In a shocking turn of events, investigators from the Anti-Gratification Task Force of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) discovered a total of Rp 21,141,956 (Rp 21 billion) in cash during a raid on two houses occupied by the former Chairman of the Surabaya District Court, Rudi Suparmono.

The Director of Investigation at the AGO’s Anti-Gratification Task Force, Abdul Qohar, revealed that the search on Rudi Suparmono was conducted because he was suspected of involvement in a bribery case related to the acquittal of Ronald Tannur, along with three judges from the Surabaya District Court, Erintuah Damanik, Mangapul, and Heru Hanindyo.

Qohar explained that the two houses owned by Rudi, located in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, and Kecamatan Ilir Timur, Palembang, South Sumatra, were thoroughly searched.

Discovery of Cash in Various Currencies

During the search, the investigators discovered a large sum of cash in various currencies, including US Dollars, Singapore Dollars, and Indonesian Rupiah. The cash was found inside a Toyota Fortuner with license plate number B 116 RSB registered under the name of Nelsi Susanti.

Qohar detailed the amounts found, which included Rp 1,728,844,000 (Rp 1.7 billion), USD 388,600, and SGD 1,099,626, totaling approximately Rp 21,141,956,000 when converted to Indonesian Rupiah.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Following the discovery, Rudi Suparmono was apprehended in Palembang and transported to Jakarta for further questioning. Upon arrival at the Attorney General’s Office, Rudi was interrogated and subsequently declared a suspect based on substantial evidence. He was then placed in detention at the Salemba Detention Center of the South Jakarta District Attorney’s Office for the next 20 days.

Rudi Suparmono’s Role

In light of the case, Rudi was allegedly involved in securing Ronald Tannur’s acquittal by accepting bribes with three judges from the Surabaya District Court, Erintuah Damanik, Mangapul, and Heru Hanindyo, who had already been identified as suspects.

Director of Investigation at the AGO’s Anti-Gratification Task Force, Abdul Qohar, disclosed the sequence of events involving Rudi in the case. Initially, Ronald’s lawyer, Lisa Rahmat, approached former Supreme Court Official Zarof Ricar to be introduced to Rudi Suparmono, who was serving as the Chairman of the Surabaya District Court at the time.

This shocking revelation has raised concerns about corruption within the judiciary system and highlights the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in legal proceedings. The investigation into Rudi Suparmono’s alleged involvement in bribery and corruption serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against graft in Indonesia.

The case underscores the significance of upholding ethical standards and accountability within the legal sector to ensure justice and fairness for all citizens. As the legal process unfolds, it is crucial for authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation to uphold the rule of law and combat corruption effectively.