JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that 13 people were secured in a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) in Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu on Monday, March 9. One of those who was taken was Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari and Deputy Regent Hendi or Hendi Praja.
"The team secured a total of 13 people who were then subjected to initial examinations at the Kepahyang Police and also at the Bengkulu Police," said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters at the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, March 10.
Of these, 9 of them were taken to the KPK Red and White building. "For further examination," said Budi.
Budi further said that the 9 people are now being intensively investigated. "One of them is the Regent of Rejang Lebong," he said.
Then, his deputy, Hendri, was also brought along with a number of state civil servants (ASN) in the Rejang Lebong Regency.
In addition, there are also private parties who were taken to the KPK office. "In this case of being caught in the act, it is suspected to be related to bribery projects in the environment of Pemkap Rejang Lebong," said Budi.
After the OTT is carried out, the KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the status of the parties who are secured in accordance with the legal rules. The announcement of the suspects and the construction of the case will be conveyed through a press conference.
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