Seconds Of The Arrest Of The Regent Of Central Mamberamo, The KPK Received Information That Ricky Was Silent For A Day In Hiding

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed the chronology of the arrest of the Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak (RHP) in Jayapura City, Papua, today, Sunday 19 February.

KPK chairman Firli Bahuri explained that his party received initial information that the fugitive for money laundering (TPPU) was at his hiding place in Abepura District on Saturday, February 18.

"Last Saturday afternoon, information was obtained regarding the hiding of RHP," Firli told reporters, Sunday, February 19.

The KPK then arrested Ricky's liaison first on Sunday, February 19 at around 15.00 WIT. Firli did not want to reveal the identity of the liaison.

After the liaison was arrested, the KPK urged the person concerned to provide detailed information about Ricky's movement. From this examination, the KPK received information that Ricky was silent all day at his hiding place.

"Sunday morning until noon, RHP is in a location in Abepura and there is no movement. Based on the information obtained about the whereabouts of the RHP, (the arrest was carried out in) a place suspected of hiding RHP in Abepura," Firli explained.

Until 16.30 WIT, Ricky was immediately arrested and temporarily sent to the Mobile Brigade Headquarters of the Papua Police. The plan is for the KPK to fly Ricky to Jakarta on Monday, February 20.

"The plan tomorrow morning that the suspect RHP will be brought to Jakarta to undergo a legal process on suspicion of corruption," he said.

Previously, the KPK named Ricky Ham Pagawak as a suspect in the alleged bribery project in Central Mamberamo Regency. The KPK has made efforts to arrest Ricky since July 12, 2022. However, Ricky fled to Papua New Guinea through Skouw on July 14, 2022.

Ricky is suspected of running away to Papua New Guinea with the help of TNI members. His name is also on the wanted list (DPO). Until a few days ago, Ricky returned to Jayapura.

In this case, the KPK suspects that Ricky received money from contractors who wanted to get the project in Central Mamberamo. One of them, from Marten, allegedly gave IDR 300 million to billions of rupiah.

In addition, Ricky was named a suspect in the alleged crime of money laundering. There were a number of assets confiscated, including eight plots of land and buildings and five cars.