Novel Baswedan Calls Cases In KPK Detention Center Not Only Extortion But Asusila

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JAKARTA - Former investigator of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Novel Baswedan revealed allegations of immorality at the KPK detention center. This made the receipt of illegal levies revealed.

"There is an immoral case against the wife of a KPK detainee," Novel told reporters in a written statement, Friday, June 23.

Novel did not specify the immoral act. However, he said the act was carried out by an officer which led to a complaint to the KPK Supervisory Board.

However, the KPK Council actually focused on finding illegal levies. "They covered up the fact that there was a report from the wife of the detainee regarding the harassment by KPK officers," said Novel.

Previously, the KPK Supervisory Board found allegations of illegal levies at the KPK Detention Center. The value is fantastic to reach Rp4 billion and has been carried out since December 2021-March 2022.

Based on this finding, Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur said the investigation was currently underway. Anyone involved will be brushed indiscriminately.

"KPK will not indiscriminately take law enforcement efforts. Currently, the status is being investigated," Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur told reporters, Monday, January 19.