KPK Names Riau Governor Corruption Suspect

Jakarta (Antara) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday officially named Riau Governor Annas Maamun a corruption suspect. Annas was caught red handed by the anti graft agency receiving bribe on Thursday night in Jakarta. "After being grilled by KPK investigators Anas was named a suspect," KPK chairman Abraham Samad said on Friday. Abraham said Aan was charged with receiving a bribe facing a maximum jail term of 5 years. He said KPK also named Gulat Manurung, a palm oil businessman a suspect for allegedly bribing the governor, adding Gulat is facing a maximum jail term of 5 years. He said KPK confiscated money worth more than Rp2 billion including 156 Singaporean dollar and Rp500 million from the suspects. "The graft is for license to convert forests into plantation in Riau," he said. KPK also arrested seven persons other than the governor and Gulat on Thursday night. (*)