KPK: 18 People Netted OTT Governor Of North Maluku

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that the number caught in the arrest operation (OTT) increased by three. Today, the total is 18 people as of tonight.

"In the arrest activity in North Maluku so far 18 people have been arrested," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri in a written statement.

Ali revealed that the silent operation had been carried out since Monday afternoon, December 18. As for this arrest, North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba was also entangled along with other officials and the private sector.

Later, a press conference will be held on Wednesday morning, December 20. This is because investigators are still doing their job.

"The team is still being investigated," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK said that the arrest was related to the alleged auction of positions and procurement of goods and services. This was conveyed by the Deputy Chairperson of the KPK, Nurul Ghufron.

"Allegedly in a criminal act of corruption in the auction of positions and projects for the procurement of goods and services," said Ghufron when confirmed Monday night, December 18.