Indonesian Anti-Graft Agency Investigates Misuse of Disaster Relief Funds at BNPB
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Updated oct 20
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How it started
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What happened
The Corruption Eradication Commission arrested five suspects, including Bima Setyawan, over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). The investigation centers on suspected irregularities in the procurement of goods and services using BNPB’s ready-to-use emergency funds.
Why it matters
The probe concerns the use of emergency funds, which constitute most of BNPB’s annual budget. The investigation indicates potential collusion between agency officials and private companies regarding the disbursement and use of these funds.
Who's involved
- Corruption Eradication CommissionThe anti-graft agency leading the investigation into the corruption probe.
- SuharyantoThe chief of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency whose agency is under investigation.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- KPK is investigating the misuse of disaster relief funds in Indonesia.Sub-event
KPK arrests Bima Setyawan amid ongoing corruption probe into BNPB officials.1 source
KPK launched an investigation into corruption within BNPB.1 source
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The entities involved
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Corruption Eradication Commission
Indonesian state agency
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Suharyanto
Head of the National Disaster Management Agency of the Republic of Indonesia
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