The testimonies of several witnesses questioned as to how much high-profile graft suspect Gayus Tambunan spent on his falsified passport do not match, the National Police says.
“[Gayus] said it cost only Rp 200 million," National Police deputy spokesman Sr. Comr. Boy Rafli Amar said Thursday.
Previously, A, another suspect in the case, said Gayus spent almost US$100,000 for the passport.
Boy said the difference in information given was “normal” in an investigation.
“It’s up to the investigators to find out which one was the most likely.”
Gayus, a former low-ranking tax official, is facing various charges including bribery and providing false information. He is also suspected of having amassed billions of rupiah from companies through tax brokering.
Gayus has admitted having left his cell (where he was being held for the duration of his trial) 68 times since July last year. His excursions included trips overseas, allegedly carrying a falsified passport under the name Sony Laksono.
On Wednesday, police questioned Gayus, his wife and two other people in relation to the excursions.
Gayus had initiated the creation of the falsified passport in July last year, Boy said.
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