BNPB Corruption Case: Former Head's Brother and Associates Questioned by KPK
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has questioned Nera Susanto, brother of former National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) head Suharyanto, and other associates regarding alleged corruption involving emergency response funds (DSP). Projects awarded through direct appointment are under scrutiny.
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