Waiting For The Minister Of Home Affairs' Decision To Arrest The Mamberamo Regent In The COVID-19 Fund Corruption Case Kasus

JAKARTA - The Papuan Police have named the Regent of Mamberamo Raya with the initials DD as a suspect in the alleged corruption case of COVID-19 funds in the 2020 fiscal year. However, the process of prosecution has been temporarily suspended because they have to wait for permission from the Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri). determination of the suspect based on the results of the investigation that found strong evidence. Thus, the Regent of Mamberamo has been officially named a suspect since Monday, June 28. "It is true that he has been named a suspect," said Fakhiri, Tuesday, June 29.

In addition, the determination of the suspect is also based on the results of two case titles conducted at the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police Headquarters. From the case title, the Regent of Mamberamo Raya is suspected of corrupting COVID-19 funds amounting to IDR 3,153,100,000 from a total fund of IDR 7. 257,600,000.00. Despite being a suspect, his party has not made any arrests and detentions. The reason is that they are still waiting for approval from the Minister of Home Affairs. In fact, the Papuan Police have even written to the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo regarding the arrest permit. If there is permission from the Minister of Home Affairs, said Inspector General Fakhiri, the suspect will be immediately arrested and detained. But until now, the Papuan Police can only wait. "Next we will wait for the Kabareskrim letter to the Minister of Home Affairs. (For more) it is clear that you can confirm it with the Direskrimsus," said Fakhiri. However, until now there has been no further development regarding the permit for the arrest and detention. Including whether the Minister of Home Affairs will allow it or not.