Police Investigate Alleged Misappropriation Of ACT Funds

JAKARTA - The National Police intervened to investigate the alleged misappropriation of Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) funds. Currently, the process is at the investigation stage.

"Information from the Criminal Investigation Unit is still in the process of being investigated," said the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo when contacted, Monday, July 4.

Then, in investigating the allegations, the investigative team is still looking for information and clues. Thus, the facts behind the alleged misappropriation of funds will be found later.

Apart from the investigation process, Dedi said that until now, Bareskrim has not received any reports.

"Still looking for pulbaket first," he said.

The humanitarian agency ACT is suspected of misusing the budget for the personal interests of its leaders.

While serving as President of ACT, Ahyudin allegedly earned a salary of Rp. 250 million every month. Meanwhile, for positions below him, such as senior vice president, the salary is Rp. 200 million per month, vice president is Rp. 80 million, and executive director is Rp. 50 million.

According to a Tempo magazine report, Ahyudin was facilitated by three luxury vehicles when he served as President of ACT, such as the Toyota Alphard, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, and Honda CRV. It was also found that ACT funds were used for Ahyudin's personal interests for household purposes.