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E-ID graft defendant represents Setya Novanto: KPK
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Disgraced: House of Representatives Speaker Setya Novanto gives a press statement on the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) decision to name him a graft suspect at a press conference at the House complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on July 18. (Antara/M.Agung Rajasa)
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Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutor told the Jakarta Corruption Court on Monday that graft defendant Andi Narogong, who stood trial for his alleged role in the e-ID graft case on Monday, was a “representative” of House of Representatives speaker Setya Novanto.
“Andi held several meetings with House members, particularly Setya Novanto, Anas Urbaningrum and M. Nazaruddin as they were considered representatives of the Golkar Party and the Democratic Party that could push the House’s Commission II to approve the e-ID [project],” KPK prosecutor Irene Putri said while reading Andi’s indictment.
The defendant, Setya and Anas then reached an agreement that Golkar and the Democratic Party would ensure that the House would approve the 2010 budget plan for the e-ID project, which was Rp 5.9 trillion (US$440 million), the prosecutor said.
In return, Andi would give “fees” to House members and some Home Afairs Ministry officials, she added.
“The defendant, as someone representing Setya Novanto, Nazaruddin and Anas Urbaningrum,” had made a deal on how to spend the e-ID budget, Irene said, adding that they agreed to spend only 51 percent of the budget on the project.
The KPK’s incriminating statement on Setya came only days after Johannes Marliem, a key witness in the high-profile graft case, was found dead in the United States. Marliem claimed to have recordings of the project’s negotiations involving some lawmakers and government officials.
Setya, who has been named a suspect in the case, has repeatedly denied involvement in the case. (kuk/ary)
