Former Housing Official Ordered to Refund $2 Million in Zero DP Housing Scandal
KPK Seeks Rp 31.17 Billion from Former Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya Director
Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has demanded former President Director of Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya, Yoory Corneles Pinontoan, reimburse Rp 31.17 billion in alleged funds misappropriated in a
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KPK prosecutors presented this demand during Yoory C Corneles’ ongoing trial at the Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court on December 2nd, 2024.
They have called upon the panel of judges to order Yoory to repay the full amount. “Imposing additional criminal penalty
of replacement money amounting
to Rp 31,175,089,000,” stated the KPK Public Prosecutor during the proceedings.
Prosecutors have stipulated a one-month period following the court’s final and binding decision for Yoory to repay the money. Failure to comply will result in the KPK auctioning off his seized assets to recover the lost funds.
“Should the assets prove insufficient to cover the replacement money, a 3-year
prison sentence will substitute,” stated the prosecutor to the judge.
In addition, the Prosecutor’s office requested a sentence of imprisonment and a fine for
Yoory.
“We request the imposition of a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of Rp300 million,
substituting with 6 months imprisonment if the fine is not paid,” said the KPK prosecutor
during the trial.
The KPK’s assessment conclusively found Yoory
C Pinontoan, the
former President Director of Sarana
Jaya, guilty of participation in committing
acts of corruption, resulting in state financial losses, – a violation outlined in Article 2 paragraph (1),
conjoined with Article 18 of the Corruption
Eradication Law (UU Tipikor).
Currently, Yoory is incarcerated
at the Sukamiskin Penitentiary
in Bandung, West Java. His detention stems from a previous conviction
in a separate
corruption case involving the acquisition of land for the
zero DP housing project
in Munjul, East Jakarta. In this previous case, Yoory was found guilty and sentenced to
six years and six months imprisonment
for causing state financial losses amounting to Rp 152.5 billion.
What are the specific details of Mr. Pinontoan’s alleged financial misconduct regarding the zero down payment housing program?
## Anchor:
Welcome back. We’re joined now by legal analyst [Guest Name] to discuss the developing story surrounding former Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya Director, Yoory Corneles Pinontoan, and the “zero down payment” housing scandal.
[Guest Name], can you shed some light on what’s going on?
## Guest:
Certainly. The Corruption Eradication Commission, or KPK, is alleging that Mr. Pinontoan misappropriated funds amounting to Rp 31.17 billion, which is roughly equivalent to $2 million USD. [1]. This is in connection to a program offering zero down payment housing, a program that has been marred by allegations of corruption.
The KPK has formally demanded that Mr. Pinontoan repay these funds as part of his ongoing trial.
## Anchor:
That’s a significant sum. What are the specific allegations against Mr. Pinontoan?
## Guest:
While the specific details are complex, the KPK alleges that Mr. Pinontoan abused his position as Director to divert funds intended for the zero down payment housing program for personal gain. [1]. There are likely various financial irregularities involved, and the trial will likely delve into the specifics of these alleged misdeeds.
## Anchor:
What kind of penalties could Mr. Pinontoan face if found guilty?
## Guest:
Based on the prosecutor’s demands, Mr. Pinontoan is facing a potential prison sentence of five years along with the repayment of the Rp 31.17 billion. [1]. The KPK is taking this case very seriously as it involves public funds intended for a program supposed to benefit those seeking affordable housing.
## Anchor:
Thank you for providing your insights on this important case. We will continue to follow its development.
[1](https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2024/12/02/kasus-lahan-rumah-dp-nol-rupiah-yoory-corneles-dituntut-5-tahun-penjara-dan-uang-pengganti-rp-31-m)
