Semarang City Government Corruption Allegations, KPK Searches Ita Mayor's Office

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a search in Semarang, Central Java today, Wednesday, July 17. The office of Mayor of Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu or Mba Ita was visited by investigators.

Information about this search was confirmed by KPK Deputy Chairman Alexander Marwata. However, he did not want to specify what cases were being handled.

"Yes, there must be an investigation of a case related to alleged corruption in the Semarang City Government," Alexander said when confirmed by reporters, Wednesday, July 17.

Apart from his office, Ita's house was also reportedly visited by investigators. However, again Alexander was reluctant to answer about the forced attempt to find the evidence.

"I don't know if the places that were searched were," he concluded.