KPK To Coordinate With The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Regarding The Extradition Of The Central Mamberamo Regent

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) so that Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak can be extradited from Papua New Guinea. The suspect in the alleged bribery and gratification fled when he was about to be picked up by force.

"We will coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for example, for extradition if the person concerned has fled to Papua New Guinea," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata as shown on the Indonesian KPK YouTube, Friday, July 29.

In addition, the anti-corruption commission will also cooperate with law enforcement officials in Papua New Guinea. The goal is that Ricky can be immediately deported when the officers are found there.

Meanwhile in the country, said Alexander, the KPK continues to coordinate with the Papua Regional Police. This step was taken because they wanted to arrest the fugitives.

"KPK is still looking for people with DPO status. We have coordinated with the Papuan Police," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK continues to investigate allegations of bribery and gratification in Central Mamberamo. A number of witnesses have been called and searches have been carried out.

However, in the midst of this investigation, the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak fled. He fled to Papua New Guinea by way of a rat with the help of his aides.

The anti-corruption commission investigators are still pursuing Ricky. People who know Ricky's whereabouts are asked to provide information.