Although Apologizing, South Sumatra Police Chief Still Examined About Donations Rp2 Trillion Akidi Tio

Karo Penmas Police Public Relations Division Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono (Photo: Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The National Police stated that they are still investigating the South Sumatran Police Chief Inspector General Eko Indra Heri regarding the issue of the Rp2 trillion donation from Akidi Tio, which is suspected to be a lie. Although, Inspector General Eko has apologized for the chaos that occurred.

"The team is still at the South Sumatra Regional Police, just wait for the results," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono when confirmed, Friday, August 6.

However, Rusdi emphasized that he could not convey the results of the internal examination of Inspector General Eko Indra Heri. What is clear is that all internal inspection procedures will continue to be carried out.

"(The examination) is in progress," he said.

Inspector General Eko Indra Heri was questioned by the National Police's special surveillance and inspection team (Wasriksus), led by Inspector General Agung Wicaksono, on Thursday, August 5. The examination lasted for six hours.

The examination was carried out in the investigative audit agenda regarding the Rp2 trillion grant from the late Akidi Tio (a resident from Langsa, East Aceh, Aceh Province) whose whereabouts are not yet clear.

The Head of Public Relations of the South Sumatra Police, Kombes Supriadi, said that the investigation was carried out internally by the National Police, so they could not provide further information on developments. "I can not comment," said Supriadi.