KKP Minister Edhy Prabowo Arrested by KPK, Riza Patria: We are concerned

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Gerindra politician Ahmad Riza Patria admits that he is also concerned about the arrest of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Edhy Prabowo, by the Commission for the Eradication of Corruption (KPK).

“Of course we are concerned,” said the man familiarly named Ariza when he was received at the DPRD DKI Jakarta building on Wednesday (11/25/2020).

Ariza said the party would explain more information related to Edhy Prabowo’s arrest.

Ariza himself still does not know the exact case that caught Edhy Prabowo. He personally admits that he is waiting for an explanation from Gerindra’s secretary general, Ahmad Muzani.

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“Pak Secretary General Muzani will explain the details. We will wait,” Ariza said.

Previously, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo, on Wednesday morning (11/25/2020).

KPK Vice President Nurul Ghufron said Edhy was arrested at Soekarno-Hatta Airport along with various parts of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and members of his family.

“This morning (arrested) at 1:23 in Soetta (Soekarno-Hatta airport). There were several from the KKP and their families,” Ghufron said Wednesday morning.

Ghufron said Edhy’s arrest was related to allegations of corruption in the export of potato chips or lobster seeds.

“It is true that the KPK has stopped him in connection with the export of fingerlings,” Ghufron said.