Kaesang's Private Jet Is Not Gratification, The KPK Is Called Inconsistent

JAKARTA - Chairman of the IM57+ Institute, Praswad Nugraha, said that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was inconsistent in responding to the case of alleged gratification of private jets that Kaesang Pangarep was traveling to the United States.

According to him, the logic conveyed by the KPK that Kaesang is not a state administrator and has been separated from his parents, namely Joko Widodo, is baseless. This is because the Kaesang case is no different from the case that ensnared Rafael Alun and Andi Pramono who received gratuities through their respective relatives or relatives.

"This is proof that the KPK is inconsistent in handling gratification cases. This case is the same as Rafael Alun and Andi Pramono, where gratification is also given through their relatives and relatives, and they have become suspects at the KPK with gratification cases," said Praswad, Sunday, November 3, 2024.

He explained that the responsibility of state officials to not cut off family relations, can be seen from the many cases that have been handled by the KPK related to state administrators who also involve or have affiliations with relatives who are married.

Therefore, the KPK cannot only see in terms of Kaesang's formality whether it is in one family or not with Jokowi, but must assess the potential connection from the party that facilitates the private jet. Not only in the context of Kaesang's father as president, but also Kaesang's brother is also a state administrator in Solo, namely serving as mayor," he added.

Moreover, there are allegations that the owner of the jet that Kaesang uses has a business in the Solo City area and the provision of this jet is suspected not only once but has been many times. Therefore, the KPK should carry out the process of investigating this case, not just regulating how it then becomes a rational or irrational clarification.

"A search for evidence must be carried out through the investigation process at the Deputy for Enforcement, considering that state officials related to both the president and the mayor of Solo have never reported and explained the provision of private jets. According to regulations, gratuities that are not reported by state officials are automatically considered bribery, so the KPK is obliged to open an investigation to search for the incident whether or not the bribery incident exists," said Praswad.