Irwan Hermawan admits that he handed over Rp. 27 billion to Dito Ariotedjo

Name: Irwan Hermawan admits that he handed over Rp. 27 billion to Dito Ariotedjo
Uploaded: 2023-09-28T08:31:18Z
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Description: "Is Dito the current Minister of Youth and Sports?" asked member judge Rianto Adam Pontoh to the witness at the trial of the 4G BTS construction case, Tuesday (26/9/2023).

"Is Dito the current Minister of Youth and Sports?" asked member judge Rianto Adam Pontoh to the witness at the trial of the 4G BTS construction case, Tuesday (26/9/2023).

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The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Irwan Hermawan Mengaku Serahkan Rp 27 Miliar ke Dito Ariotedjo

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — After being questioned by the panel of judges, witness Irwan Hermawan finally admitted that he had handed over IDR 27 billion to Dito Ariotedjo who currently serves as Minister of Youth and Sports in connection with the handling of the alleged development corruption case base transceiver station tower or BTS 4G Bakti Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. However, another figure named Nistra, who is said to be from Commission I of the DPR, and Sadikin, who is said to be from the Supreme Audit Agency or BPK, are still mysterious.

This was revealed in the alleged corruption trial for the construction of the Bakti 4G BTS tower for the Ministry of Communication and Information at the Corruption Crime Court, Jakarta, Tuesday (26/9/2023). Irwan Hermawan, Commissioner of PT Solitech Media Sinergy, was one of six witnesses presented against the defendant, former Minister of Communication and Information, Johnny G Plate; former Director Main Kemenkominfo Service Anang Achmad Latif; as well as Human Development expert from the University of Indonesia (Hudev UI), Yohan Suryanto. Irwan Hermawan is also a defendant in the case.

During the trial, it was revealed that Irwan was Anang's school friend from junior high school until college in Bandung. In this case, Irwan was asked by Anang to receive money as a form of commitment fee collected from the consortium company building the 4G BTS tower and partner companies or subcontractors for the project.

The total amount of money collected by Irwan has reached IDR 243 billion, which is different from his previous statement of IDR 240 billion. With the help of Irwan's trusted associate named Windy Purnama, the money was distributed or shared among many parties, including IDR 11.5 billion to Yunita, IDR 70 billion to Nistra, IDR 40 billion to Sadikin, IDR 15 billion to Edward Hutahaean, and IDR 66 billion to Windu Aji Sutanto.

In addition, Irwan disclosed that he also handed over money to Dito Ariotedjo in the amount of Rp 27 billion, to Feriandi Mirza Rp 300 million, to Berto or Walbertus Rp 4 billion, to Jennifer Rp 100 million, and to the BTS 4G Bakti project team in the amount of Rp 400 million. Irwan also gave money to Windy in the amount of Rp 750 million, to Elvano Hatorangan Rp 2.4 billion, as well as to finance overseas business trips for Johnny and Anang and their entourage in the amount of Rp 1.8 billion.

To Chief Judge Fahzal Hendri, Irwan said that the gift to Dito Ariotedjo amounting to IDR 27 billion was based on the recommendation of a person called Haji Onny in the context of handling the BTS 4G alleged corruption case which at that time was still in the stages. investigation. The money was handed over to people named Resi and Windy. Irwan also admitted that he had met Dito at his house on Jalan Denpasar, Jakarta.

Then, judge Rianto Adam Pontoh grilled Irwan about a figure named Dito Ariotedjo. In response to Rianto, Irwan affirmed that the sum of Rp 27 billion was for Dito.

Earlier you mentioned that you met and shook hands on Denpasar Street even though earlier you said you didn't have the chance to communicate. What are the characteristics of the person, are they tall and big? asked the judge.

"Big tall," answered Irwan

"Is Dito the current Minister of Youth and Sports?" asked the judge.

"That's right," answered Irwan.

"What is his interest in BTS?" asked the presiding judge again.

"To resolve the case," answered Irwan.

Previously, in July 2023, Dito visited the Attorney General's Office to be questioned as a witness. Dito said that he wanted to straighten out the problem and at the same time wanted to be accountable for the public's trust in him. Dito hopes that, through this, his image and trust in him will be restored (Kompas, 4/7/2023).

Also read: Menpora Dito Ariotedjo Ready to Fulfill Summons from the Attorney General's Office

When member judge Rianto turned to a figure named Nistra referred to by the code "K I" or Commission I of the DPR, Irwan stated that the person in question is a political figure. However, Irwan did not know if Nistra came from a political party or not. Irwan also did not know what the money was later used for because he only received orders from Anang to hand over the money to Nistra.

To Judge Sukartono, Windy admitted to giving money to Nistra twice. The first time was at a house in Gandul, Depok, and the second time was at the Aston Hotel in Sentul, Bogor Regency. However, according to Windy, Nistra did not say who the money was for.

Meanwhile, when the judge Rianto asked further about the person named Sadikin who was previously mentioned by Irwan as someone from the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK), Irwan couldn't explain it. He handed over Rp 70 billion to Sadikin upon Anang's orders.

"Is it certain that Sadikin will accept it?" Rianto asked

"Yes," answered Irwan.

"Is Sadikin a BPK person?" Rianto asked.

"I don't know," answered Irwan.

"Where do you know (BPK people)?" asked Rianto again.

"I found out from Mr. Anang," answered Irwan.

"Did the money go to the BPK?" Rianto asked.

"I don't know," answered Irwan.

Editor:

ANTONY LEE

Irwan Hermawan admits that he handed over Rp. 27 billion to Dito Ariotedjo

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