The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is now turning its focus to Democratic Party politician and Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik in its latest graft investigation, surrounding alleged irregularities at his office plaguing a number of state projects worth billions of rupiah. Speaking after around six hours of questioning at the KPK on Wednesday, Jero acknowledged that KPK investigators had grilled him about the alleged misuse of state budget funds on a number of state projects at the ministry from 2010 to 2013. However, Jero denied playing any role in the project irregularities, explaining that he only assumed the leadership of the ministry after the alleged graft took place.
KPK targets Jero in latest graft case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is now turning its focus to Democratic Party politician and Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik in its latest graft investigation, surrounding alleged irregularities at his office plaguing a number of state projects worth billions of rupiah. Speaking after around six hours of questioning at the KPK on Wednesday, Jero acknowledged that KPK investigators had grilled him about the alleged misuse of state budget funds on a number of state projects at the ministry from 2010 to 2013. However, Jero denied playing any role in the project irregularities, explaining that he only assumed the leadership of the ministry after the alleged graft took place.