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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into whether or not the alleged bribe attempt involving Forestry Minister Raja Juli is linked to the ongoing probe into graft suspect Suhardiman Amby, the regent of Kuantan Singingi in Riau province.

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni delivers a press statement on Feb. 3, 2025, after meeting President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace. (Courtesy of/State Secretariat)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into whether the alleged bribe attempt involving Forestry Minister Raja Juli is linked to the ongoing probe into graft suspect Suhardiman Amby, the regent of Kuantan Singingi in Riau province.KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said Raja Juli reported on Friday an attempt by Suhardiman to give the minister unlawful gratuities, which he claimed he turned down.

The attempt allegedly took place when Raja Juli met with Suhardiman in a meeting between the ministry and the Kuantan Singingi administration in Jakarta on June 2.