KPK investigators have just finished searching the house of Ratu Atut Chosiyah in connection with the alleged corruption in Akil Mochtar (former chief of justice) handling of the dispute with Tubagus Chaeri Wardana and accomplices as suspects"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has searched the house of Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiyah for clues to wrap up investigation into case of dispute over election of new head of Lebak District in Banten.
The dispute was handled by the Constitutional Court directly under disgraced former chief justice Akil Mochtar, who was caught red handed by KPK receiving bribe from Tubagus Chaeri Wardana (Wawan), who is Ratu Atuts brother.
"KPK investigators have just finished searching the house of Ratu Atut Chosiyah in connection with the alleged corruption in Akil Mochtar handling of the dispute with Tubagus Chaeri Wardana and accomplices as suspects," KPK spokesman Johan Budi said on Tuesday
Ratu Atus was not at home when the search took place from Monday night to Tuesday morning.
Wawan is husband of major of South Tangerang Airin Rachmi Diany, who together with Ratu Atut have been banned from leaving the country.
Ratu Atut and Airin were already grilled by KPK earlier this month as witnesses in the case.
Wawan is also a corruption suspect in the procurement of health equipment together with a senior official of the South Tangerang health service, Mamak Jamaksari, and local businessman Dadang Prijatna.
Ratu Atut has been accused of nepotism with relatives holding important positions in various district and city administrations in the province.
Her son Andhika Hazrumy, is a member of the Banten Regional Representative Council (DPD), Andhikas wife Ade Rosi Khairunnisa , a deputy chairwoman of the Serang city council, her step mother Heryani is deputy regent of Pandeglang, her younger sister Ratu Tatu Chassanah is deputy regent of Serang, her step brother Tubagus Chaerul Jaman is the major of Serang and Wawans wife Airin Rachmi Diany is mayor of Tangerang Selatan.
(H-ASG/F001)
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