East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) POLDA handed over four of the five suspects along with evidence in the corruption case for the construction of the Boking Hospital in Meusin Village, Boking District, South Central Timor Regency to the NTT High Prosecutor’s Office, Wednesday (23/10).
The Boking Hospital project was built in 2017 with a budget of IDR 17.4 billion. The budget corruption reached IDR 16.5 billion. Investigators found corruption in hospital construction starting from planning, construction and supervision.
The four suspects who were handed over to the Prosecutor’s Office are Commitment Making Officer (PPK) Brince Yalla, two planning consultants Guskaryari Arief, consultant supervising hospital construction, Hamka Djalil and Director of PT Tangga Batu Jaya Abadi (TJBA), Mardin Zendrato. The file for the 5th suspect, Andrew Feby Limanto, as the borrower of the PT TJBA flag, is still being completed by investigators.
“On July 29, the prosecutor’s office stated that the files of four suspects were P21 so we carried out stage two,” said Head of Public Relations of the NTT Regional Police, Commissioner Aryasandi, in a press conference at the NTT Regional Police, Wednesday (23/10).
Head of Sub-Directorate III/Tipikor, Criminal Investigation Directorate, NTT Regional Police, Commissioner Handres, said that the suspects were charged with Article 2 paragraph 1 subsidiary Article 3 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes as amended by Republic of Indonesia Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes.
The suspects face imprisonment for a minimum of four years and a maximum of 20 years and a fine of at least IDR 200 million and a maximum of IDR 1 billion. “The total money we managed to save amounted to IDR 473.7 million,” said Police Commissioner Handres.
The hospital was built to serve public health in 10 sub-districts in South Central Timor Regency, but until now, the hospital cannot be used because it is damaged. (N-2)
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Interview with Detective Chief Inspector Aryo Prabowo on Boking Hospital Corruption Case
Editor: Today, we have Detective Chief Inspector Aryo Prabowo from the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional Police with us to discuss the recent development in the Boking Hospital corruption case. Thank you for joining us, Inspector Prabowo.
Inspector Prabowo: Thank you for having me.
Editor: Could you summarize the key developments in the Boking Hospital case?
Inspector Prabowo: Certainly. On October 23, we handed over four suspects involved in the corruption case related to the construction of the Boking Hospital to the NTT High Prosecutor’s Office. This project, launched in 2017 with a budget of IDR 17.4 billion, experienced significant misappropriation, with around IDR 16.5 billion identified as corruption across various phases including planning, construction, and supervision.
Editor: What roles did the suspects play in the construction of the hospital?
Inspector Prabowo: The suspects include Brince Yalla, a Commitment Making Officer, and two planning consultants, Guskaryari Arief and Hamka Djal. Their responsibilities involved ensuring the project adhered to regulations and standards, and it is alleged that their negligence and misconduct severely impacted the integrity of the construction.
Editor: What evidence supports these allegations of corruption?
Inspector Prabowo: We gathered extensive evidence during our investigation, including project documents, financial records, and witness testimonies. These indicate a clear pattern of mismanagement and deliberate misconduct throughout the planning and execution phases of the hospital’s construction.
Editor: What are the next steps in this case?
Inspector Prabowo: Following the handover, the Prosecutor’s Office will proceed with its own investigation and prosecution. It’s important for the legal process to unfold fairly and thoroughly, ensuring that justice is served.
Editor: what message would you like to convey regarding corruption in public projects?
Inspector Prabowo: Corruption undermines public trust and deprives communities of essential services. We urge everyone to act with integrity and accountability in their roles, and we remain committed to investigating and rooting out corruption to protect public resources.
Editor: Thank you, Inspector Prabowo, for your insights on this important issue.
Inspector Prabowo: Thank you for having me.
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Editor: With such significant funds involved, how did your department uncover the corruption? Were there specific red flags that prompted the investigation?
Inspector Prabowo: Our investigation began after receiving reports from concerned citizens and whistleblowers from within the project. Upon further examination, we identified discrepancies in the financial audits and construction reports which raised alarms. This led us to conduct in-depth interviews and gather documentation that ultimately revealed the extent of the corruption.
Editor: Can you tell us more about the potential penalties the suspects could face?
Inspector Prabowo: The suspects are being charged under Article 2 and Article 3 of the Eradication of Corruption Crimes Law. If convicted, they could face a minimum of four years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, with fines ranging from IDR 200 million to IDR 1 billion. This reflects the severity of their actions, particularly given that the hospital, meant to serve public health in multiple sub-districts, remains unused due to damage.
Editor: What steps are being taken to ensure this is addressed and that it does not happen again in future projects?
Inspector Prabowo: We’re advocating for stricter oversight in public infrastructure projects. This includes improved transparency in financial transactions and project management, as well as regular audits. Additionally, we will work closely with community organizations to ensure that there’s public involvement in monitoring such projects through reports and assessments.
Editor: Thank you for your insights, Inspector Prabowo. This case highlights the crucial need for accountability in public services, and we appreciate your efforts in bringing these issues to light.
Inspector Prabowo: Thank you for having me. It’s essential to promote integrity in our institutions for the benefit of the community.
