East Kutai Regent Netted By OTT, Allegedly Related To Bribery For Procurement Of Goods And Services In The Regency Government

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted hand arrest operations in several locations, namely Jakarta, East Kutai and Samarinda. In this silent operation, the KPK arrested East Kutai Regent Ismunandar and his wife. The arrest was allegedly related to receiving bribes related to the procurement of goods and services within the East Kutai Regency Government.

Deputy Chairman of the KPK, Nawawi Pamolango, said that the KPK investigating team arrested the East Kutai Regent and his wife at a hotel in Jakarta. Apart from arresting the Regent, the KPK also arrested a Head of Bappeda.

"We secure the regent and his wife and a head of Bappeda from a hotel in Jakarta," told reporters in Jakarta, Friday, July 3.

Currently the East Kutai Regent and his wife and other parties caught in the operation are being investigated at the KPK's Red and White House, Jakarta. This was conveyed by the Acting Spokesperson for the KPK in the field of prosecution Ali Fikri.

"For several parties who were secured in Jakarta, currently there are seven people in the KPK building and are still being investigated by the KPK team, including the East Kutai Regent and his wife," Ali said in a written statement, Friday, July 3.

Meanwhile, the number of people arrested in East Kutai and Samarinda has reached eight. They have already been investigated at the Samarinda Police and will soon be brought to Jakarta.

"It is estimated to arrive in Jakarta at noon today," he said.

In this silent operation, the KPK also obtained evidence in the form of money, which is still being counted.

"We will convey the next development further," he concluded.