Nephew of House Speaker Setya Novanto Prevented Overseas

By : Aldi Firhand Alqudri | Tuesday, July 25 2017 - 17:19 IWST

KPK Spokesman Febri Diansyah
KPK Spokesman Febri Diansyah

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prevented Irvanto Hendra Pambudi, the nephew of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Setya Novanto, abroad in the investigation of the criminal act of corruption in the procurement of ID card based population identity card (KTP-e).

"Witness Irvanto Hendra Pambudi was prevented abroad for the purpose of examination in the case of KTP-e for suspect Setya Novanto (SN)," said KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah at KPK Building, Jakarta, Monday (24/7/2017)

Febri said Irvanto was prevented overseas for the next six months since July 21, 2017.

Previously, Irvanto claimed to lead the Murakabi Sejahtera consortium which is one of the participants of electronic ID card auction.

"When the electronic ID card, Murakabi participated as Chairman of Murakabi Consortium, my own lead," said Pambudi, in a trial at the Corruption Crime Court in Jakarta, Thursday (27/4).

He testified to two defendants, namely the former Director General of Population and Civil Registration of the Ministry of Home Affairs Irman and former Director of Information Administration Management of Population at the directorate general, Sugiharto.

Irvanto in the trial also claimed to be Novanto's nephew. In the indictment, Novanto is called as a person who has a big influence to determine the budget of the electronic ID card in the House is decided.

"Setya Novanto my uncle from mother," he said.

He also claimed to be active in Golkar Party led by his uncle and even became deputy treasurer of DPP Golkar.

"When the electronic ID card was not a party, but Kosgoro in 2009-2011, but I am not active, after 2011 I was in DPP Golkar Party as a member of youth and now since 2016 I became Vice Treasurer of the Party," he said.

News Comment

Today's Industry

PT Trisula Textile Industries Tbk ("BELL")

Senin, 27 Maret 2023 - 17:50 WIB

Local Textile Products Made by BELL Boost Income in 2022

PT Trisula Textile Industries Tbk ("BELL"), a textile manufacturer for clothing materials including uniforms, and quality fashion, supports the government's campaign to promote the purchase…

 PT Metrodata Electronics Tbk (“MTDL”)

Senin, 27 Maret 2023 - 16:38 WIB

Achieved the Highest Revenue in History, MTDL Booked IDR 21 trillion in 2022

PT Metrodata Electronics Tbk (“MTDL”), a Digital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) issuer, especially in the field of Digital Solutions and Consulting and Digital Distribution,…

President Jokowi accompanied by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo when receiving a visit from PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah representatives, Monday (27/03/2023), at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Rusman)

Senin, 27 Maret 2023 - 15:25 WIB

President Jokowi Receives PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah Visit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received a visit from representatives of the Muhammadiyah Youth Central Executive (PP) on Monday (27/03/2023), at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. 

President Jokowi accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung chaired a meeting regarding the Availability of Staples and Preparation for the 1444 H Eid Mudik, (Photo: Public Relations of Setkab/Rahmat)

Senin, 27 Maret 2023 - 14:25 WIB

To Anticipate Traffic Congestion, the Government Will Implement Measurable Traffic Engineering

The Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi said that his ministry in collaboration with the Indonesian Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) and Jasa Marga would implement a more measurable…

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto. (Photo: BPMI Setpres)

Sabtu, 25 Maret 2023 - 20:00 WIB

The Government Maintains Availability and Price Stability of Staples Ahead of Eid

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) instructed his staff to take steps to prepare and anticipate the availability and price stability of basic commodities ahead of Eid al-Fitr.