Gibran, called Recommendation for the acquisition of welfare bags, I have never joined all the pages

SOLO, KOMPAS.com – The eldest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Gibran Rakabuming Raka, was said to have recommended the acquisition of welfare bags by the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) to PT Sritex.

In fact, the hashtag #TangkapAnakPakLurah had become trending topic On twitter.

“Yes, arrest me if it’s wrong. Only arrest if there is evidence. I emphasize again that I have never been involved. I have never recommended a ruling or anything. I never received anything from welfare funds,” said Gibran, who was later known to provide nutritional assistance in Banyuagung, Kadipiro, Solo, Monday (12/21/2020).

Responding to media reports, Gibran denied recommending the purchase of welfare bags to companies located in Sukoharjo Regency.

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He stressed that he had never recommended, ordered, or interfered in welfare matters, much less recommended gift bag.

“It’s never been like this. It’s fake news,” Gibran said.

“Yes, check with the KPK, check with Sritex. It appears that Sritex has issued statement. So, those are news that are not true and cannot be proven. If you want corruption, how come corruption is only now? Not yet. It’s never been like this, “he continued.

Asked about the source of the campaign funds, Gibran, who is also a candidate for mayor of Solo, invited him to consult the State Officials Wealth Report (LHKPN).

“You can verify campaign funds yourself. All LHKPNs can be verified, all campaign funds can be verified online. Verify later with Ms. Roro (PDI-P DPC treasurer). We have never covered up names, “said Gibran.

Gibran admitted that he knew the Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari Peter Batubara. However, he said that he had never met Juliari in person.

“And I never interfere in welfare matters. Also, I recommend gift bag, Not even once. Check Sritex, check with KPK. If there is evidence here, it is proven. There is none of that, “he said.

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“I emphasize again. I have never participated in the name of recommending, ordering, whatever, I have never received anything from welfare funds,” he said again.

On the other hand, Joy Citradewi, director of corporate communication for PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk (Sritex), confirmed that PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk received a luggage order. gift bag of social assistance by the Ministry of Social Affairs last April.

“Investigation “It was received by our marketing directly from the Ministry of Health and has been processed in accordance with the applicable procedures,” he said.

However, his party denied that the acquisition of the welfare exchange was a recommendation from Gibran.

“We also want to clarify that the allegations circulating regarding Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s recommendation are not true. We respect the applicable legal process and hope that this issue can be resolved quickly,” he explained.