KPK detains Anggodo Widjojo

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has finally detained Anggodo Widjojo, brother of fugitive businessman Anggoro Widjojo, after being named as suspect in a corruption case. Anggodo will be sent to Cipinang penitentiary in Jakarta. Anggodo is accused of his role in attempts to bribe KPK leaders and hinder its investigation into a graft case at the Forestry Ministry.

Anggodo captured public attention after the Constitutional Court presented a recording unveiling his "cooperation" with high-ranking officials, including from National Police and Attorney General's Office, in an alleged attempt to frame KPK leaders Bibit Samad Rianto and Chandra M. Hamzah.

KPK suspected Anggodo have violated three articles of Anti-Corruption Law: Article 21 (hinder a corruption investigation), Article 15, and Article 53. He could face a maximum life sentence.

Anggodo is the younger brother of Anggoro, CEO of PT Masaro Radiokom, who was allegedly involved in a Rp5.1 billion bribery case. Anggoro is believed to live in Singapore. PT Masaro Radiokom is the main distributor for Motorola Inc in Indonesia. The company supplied communication equipments to various government agencies, including forestry ministry and law/human rights ministry.

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Ka'ban denied police allegations, who's lying?

Former forestry minister MS Ka'ban (2004-2009) denied allegations that he took Rp17 billion bribery in relation to the investigation on PT Masaro Radiokom (owned by Anggoro Widjojo) scandal. He also denied the police's theory about his close relationship with suspended KPK leader Chandra M. Hamzah.

Police Chief Bambang Hendarso Danuri mentioned at least twice yesterday about MS Kaban and Chandra M. Hamzah. First, he informed Team 8, established by President SBY about the flow of funds to MS Ka'ban. Second, he indirectly confirmed about that in a hearing with House Commission III. 

MetroTV interviewed Ka'ban saying "I never received Rp17 billion, and I don't know Chandra M Hamzah."

Ka'ban was a big supporter of SBY-Boediono. He declared the Pro SBY Movement (GPS) which campaigned for SBY-Boediono in the presidential election. Ka'ban is still the chairman of Crescent Star Party (PBB), which failed to get parliamentary seat.

In an effort to strengthen the Ka'ban-Chandra "conspiracy", police then mentioned the relationship between Ka'ban and Chandra where Ka'ban was the witness for Chandra's wedding with Nadia, daughter of the late respected Moslem leader Nurcholis Madjid (Cak Nur). 

But Ka'ban denied that. Worse, Nurcholis' wife Omi Komaria denied and condemned police chief Hendarso. She said Ka'ban was not even invited for the wedding ceremony. "I'm so sad learning the statement from Police Chief about the late Cak Nur and Nadia," Omi said.

Chandra's lawyer also deplored Police statement on the issue. Kompas.com published an article titled "Police Chief is alleged of spreading gossip."

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