PLN director detained

Haryadi Sadono, non-active director for Java Bali Area at PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), has been detained by Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for his role in an alleged corruption in the customer management system (CMS) project.

Sadono, former general manager for East Java area of PLN, is accused of corruption in the project. Alamsyah Hanafiah, Sadono's lawyer, dismissed the allegation saying "Sadono only continued the policy from previous officer in charge."

The CMS contract, according to Hanafiah, was a product of the previous director, Fahmi Mochtar, who is currently CEO of PLN. "It is true that Sadono signed the bills. But the direct appointment is regulated by board decree signed by Edi Widiono (former PLN CEO)."

KPK investigates corruption in the direct appointment (without competitive bidding) of CMS supplier. The State loss is predicted at Rp80 billion or US$8 million. 

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