JAKARTA History today, seven years ago, July 18, 2018, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan emphasized that he did not hesitate to remove the village head who was proven extortion. He also asked the public to provide a list of extortion lurahs and would then be investigated and dealt with firmly by Anies.
Previously, extortion cases in Jakarta were like an endless problem. The problem of extortion resurfaced when the chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetio Edi Marsudi, began receiving extortion complaints. Prasetio immediately asked Anies to take firm action against the perpetrators of extortion.
The image of Jakarta as a city with a high cost of living is never obsolete. There is nothing that does not spend money. This condition is used by regional officials such as village heads to carry out extortion. The practice of extortion is usually done to make things easier.
Generally, extortion is used when making a certificate or PM-1. A letter is used to enter the One Stop Integrated Service (PTSP) system. The letter can then be used to take care of several permits. Building Use Rights (HGB), for example.
The practice of extortion in urban villages is a common secret. No one dared to disturb him. This condition raises concerns from various groups. In fact, as a regional apparatus, the village head should serve the citizens of Jakarta.
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The chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetio, was moved. He tried to trace reports of extortion carried out by village heads in various areas of Jakarta. He did an introspection to the kelurahan because the people's representatives could act as executive supervisors.
He also sent several of his teams to various places. As a result, a lot of extortion was found in the village. The extortion rate is quite large. Some asked for Rp. 100 million, some asked for Rp. 50 million. Prasetio considers that the regional apparatus that commits extortion must be dealt with firmly.
This firmness is needed because extortion will hinder many investments in Jakarta. The DKI Jakarta government is also losing money. Development in Jakarta is hampered.
"Some asked for Rp. 100 million, Rp. 50 million for PM-1. There were some who went to the field for their OTT (arrest operation). If they didn't use this, it would be damaged again. The local government returned to the old paradigm," said Prasetio as quoted on the tempo.co page, July 16, 2018.
Prasetio's action of dismantling extortion in the kelurahan reached the ears of Anies Baswedan. The Governor of DKI Jakarta appreciated Prasetio's steps. Anies also emphasized that he would not hesitate to remove the village head who carried out extortion on July 18, 2018.
He also asked Prasetio to provide a list of the names of the lurah who carried out extortion. Later the name will be investigated. Residents can also report to him if there is extortion in the neighborhood where they live.
Anies promised to be proactive with residents' reports related to the performance of regional apparatus -- village head or sub-district head. Everything is to realize the best service for Jakarta residents.
"If there is extortion, get ready to stop. For the village heads and sub-district heads, we will be very responsive," said Anies Baswedan as quoted on the tempo.co page, July 18, 2018.
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