ATR/BPN Ministry Bribery Suspect Talks About Alleged Funds for NU Conference
Arif Sugiyanto (Gus Arif), a suspect in the alleged bribery case at the ATR/BPN Ministry, hasn’t given a straight answer yet about the rumored money set aside for the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Conference. When asked after questioning at the KPK building, he just said, "God willing, it'll be answered later, sir." Pressed for more clarification, Arif denied making any firm confirmation and stressed that the case is still under investigation.
Arif is one of eight suspects named by the KPK in the bribery case involving building use rights (HGB) processing and other receipts. The case started from a sting operation on September 14, 2026, where the KPK nabbed 19 people and seized evidence including around 106.3 billion rupiah in cash. Most of the money was found at Arif's place in a few red suitcases.
All eight suspects, including Arif who's said to be a trusted aide of ATR/BPN Minister Nusron Wahid, have been detained at the KPK Detention Center since September 15, 2026. The investigation's still ongoing for now.
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