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Anies answers call for summons over Formula E irregularities
For 11 hours, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators grilled Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan over concerns surrounding the hosting of the Jakarta Formula E electric motor race in June.
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Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan speaks during a media visit in Jakarta, on Jan. 9, 2017. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari)
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akarta Governor Anies Baswedan fulfilled a summons from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday in relation to graft allegations surrounding the Formula E electric motorsport race, one of his flagship programs that was held in the capital in June.
Anies arrived alone at around 9:30 a.m. at the KPK office in South Jakarta and was grilled by investigators for 11 hours. After questioning concluded, he told the press that he was “elated to be able to help the KPK carry out its duties”.
The non-party politician was also hopeful the information he provided would shed light on the issues that were being investigated by the antigraft body, Kompas.com reported.
KPK investigators have been scrutinizing the contract to host the race since last year and have called in several city councilors for questioning.
Other figures have also been called up, including those who introduced Anies to the Formula E organizers.
KPK deputy head Alexander Marwata previously said that the governor would be asked to provide context about the planning and budgeting processes, including how the city administration was able to get the offer to host the race.
The antigraft body also wanted to dig into the financial aspects of the sporting event, as well as its execution. It is reported that the race had yet to be audited.
