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The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Edhy Prabowo, was arrested by the KPK for alleged corruption in the export of lobster seeds (fried potatoes). Long before he was arrested, Edhy Prabowo used to issue statements about the export of fingerlings, which was the center of attention.
Edhy Prabowo and several other people were caught in the KPK arrest operation (OTT) this morning. One of those who was arrested was Edhy Prabowo’s wife, Iis Rosita Dewi, who is a member of the V DPR Commission.
This morning, several arrested people were transferred to the KPK building. The KPK has 1×24 hours to determine the status of Edhy Prabowo et al.
The news about Edhy Prabowo’s arrest was confirmed by KPK Vice President Nurul Ghufron. Ghufron said the arrest was related to the export of lobster fries.
“It is true that the KPK has stopped, in connection with the export of fingerlings,” said Ghufron, on Wednesday (11/25/2020).
The export of these fingerlings has been controversial for some time. This is a series of statements by Edhy about the export of fingerlings.
1. Edhy Prabowo says he will not back down on lobster seed exports
Edhy Prabowo emphasized that he will not back down from the policy of turning on the export tap for lobster seeds.
“So many of which we are finalizing, there are 29 controversial rules that we want to review. Including lobsters,” Edhy said, in a discussion with tuna fishermen at the Mina Bahari IV building in central Jakarta on Wednesday (18 / 12/2019)).
Edhy said that many laugh at his politics. He said the policy was about the lives of fishermen and the environment.
“You have to laugh at seeing lobsters, I will never back down! Because this concerns our fishermen, our environment,” Edhy said.
2. Edhy Prabowo looking for domestic lobster seed growing locations
Edhy Prabowo said that there are many areas in Indonesia that have the potential to raise fingerlings. He said a study is needed to determine the increase in size of the fry.
“To carry out the enlargement (fry) there needs to be studies in certain places, and then we will see, if there is a place, it does not matter,” Edhy said when meeting at the Grand Keisha Hotel, Jalan Affandi, Gejayan, Condongcatur Village, Depok District, Sleman Regency. , Thursday (12/19/2019).
Edhy said the areas that have expanded lobster seeds are in West Nusa Tenggara, in southeast Sulawesi to Lampung. Asked about the location that has the potential to become a fingerling farm in Java, Edhy admitted that he had not mapped it.
“No, no, there is not (mapping in the South Java Sea), but the information is in East Java, but it is not yet detailed (where) the seeds come from,” he said.
“Meanwhile, we will start in natural places (fry expansion), for example in East Lombok, I do not specify a place, but we will develop what there is,” added Edhy.
The development plan, Edy said, was carried out after reconnaissance by fishermen in East Lombok. Where they make the enlargement calmly placing the fish on top and filling the bottom.
“There are 2 types (of lobsters) that are raised (East Lombok fishermen), namely sand and pearl lobsters. But they ask if it is possible this sand (lobster) should not be 200 grams (for export) sir , only 100 grams. So I ask where did you bring it? ‘To export’, do you know that he refused to export? ‘Yes sir, but it is already large and there is added value,’ “he said.
“That means that there is a desire from the community (to export lobster), cooking is not comfortable. So if it can be developed here, why are we going to go outside (expansion)? Then we will export the results, as a result of the expansion (fry), “he added. Edhy.
Watch the video ‘Subcommittee IV on Edhy Prabowo: Exporting fingerlings is not Jokowi’s vision and mission’:
