Remind Officers Graduated from Praspa 2026, Prabowo: Don't Be Tempted by Corruption, Drugs, and Gambling

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto reminded the new TNI and Polri officers not to abuse their positions and to stay away from corruption, drugs, gambling, and other violations of the law.

The warning was delivered while leading the 2026 TNI and Polri Prasetya Perwira (Praspa) Ceremony at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (22/7).

According to Prabowo, integrity is the main honor of an officer. The rank received is not just a symbol of honor, but a trust from the people.

"Never abuse your position. Never be tempted by corruption, fraud. Never compromise with drugs, gambling, or other violations of the law," said Prabowo.

He emphasized that an officer loses his honor when he betrays the people's trust.

"Once you betray the people, then you lose your honor," he said.

Prabowo also reminded all new officers that their education, equipment, and salaries come from the people's money. Therefore, dedication must be fully aimed at protecting the community.

"Brother was born from the people, educated with the people's money. The clothes you wear from head to toe are from the people. You eat from the people. Your salary is from the people. Always serve the people," he said.

In addition to maintaining integrity, Prabowo asked the TNI and Polri to avoid narrow corps loyalty. According to the President, the interests of the nation and state must always be placed above personal and group interests.

He also reminded that positions and ranks are temporary, while what will be remembered is dedication to the nation and state.