Viral on Social Media, Cianjur Earthquake Volunteers Return Home Because of Lots of Extortion

CIANJUR - Circulating on social media several Cianjur earthquake volunteers decided to go home because they received unpleasant treatment from a group of people who were considered a burden to the volunteers.

Volunteers complained about a large number of illegal levies at several points during the earthquake that was carried out by residents. The post even mentions intolerance towards some colleagues under the pretext of religion.

The Cianjur Police Chief, AKBP Doni Hermawan, when confirmed, said that his party would investigate the truth of the news. Doni will order his staff to conduct patrols to several points where extortion is suspected.

"Of course, it must be investigated first regarding the truth by conducting patrols to locations that have the potential for extortion", Doni told VOI via text message, Tuesday, November 29.

Doni also explained, if during the patrol the officers found a group or several people carrying out acts of extortion, then his party would not hesitate to take action according to the applicable law.

"If anyone discovers that they have experienced an adverse incident, immediately report it to the police. We will take strict legal action. We will take action against the elements of the community who intercepted and extorted", said Doni.

Doni hopes that several volunteers will continue to assist the earthquake victims in Cianjur. Because, said Doni, they (the victims) still need the helping hand of the Indonesian people.

"Residents of Cianjur who were affected by the disaster still really need a helping hand and humanitarian assistance. Don't because some irresponsible individuals then harm other Cianjur people", he concluded.