KPK Holds OTT In Penajam Paser Utara, Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud Also Caught

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted an arrest operation in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan on Wednesday, January 12 yesterday. In this activity, the anti-corruption commission team ensnared a regional head, reportedly the Regent of Penajam Paser Utara, Abdul Gafur Mas'ud.

"That's true. The information we received, Wednesday afternoon, January 12, the KPK team managed to arrest several parties in the activity of arresting hands related to an alleged corruption crime by one of the regional heads in East Kalimantan province," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, Thursday, January 13th.

Ali said the parties involved in the operation would be questioned. So that it has not been detailed what corruption allegations have occurred until this action is carried out.

Moreover, the KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the suspects involved and the construction of the case that led to the OTT being carried out.

"The parties who were arrested were immediately requested for information and clarification by the KPK team," he said.

"We will convey further developments," said Ali.