86 Percent Of Corruptors Are University Graduates, Deputy Chair Of KPK: Most Have Master's Degrees

Deputy Chairman of the KPK Nurul Ghufron while attending the Anti-Corruption Public Lecture at the Veterans National Development University (UPN) Surabaya/PHOTO of KPK Public Relations

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Nurul Ghufron revealed that 86 percent of corruptors are university alumni who occupy important positions on average.

"In fact, most have master's degrees. Only two are undergraduates. Because now promotions require education, most are masters," he said as quoted from a written statement after attending the Anti-Corruption Public Lecture at the Veterans National Development University (UPN) Surabaya, Wednesday, November 17.

This condition is certainly in the spotlight of the KPK. The reason, according to Ghufron, is that universities should play an important role in creating a generation of people who have a big role in eradicating corruption.

In addition, universities should be aware that they are not just delivering the nation's children to get jobs. Ghufron said, the campus should have a goal of increasing intelligence, knowledge, and skills.

Ghufron explained that currently 155 regional heads have been involved in corruption from 514 regencies/cities since the KPK was established. Of this number, 27 governors or deputy governors from 34 provinces have had problems.

“Imagine what percentage is left? Not to mention from the center. The Ministers, Judges, even Constitutional Justices, the Director-General to the Head of Service have been handled by the KPK. One hundred people who were arrested by the KPK, who still want to replace there are a thousand. Because it is produced by an educational institution that orientates its scientific life to money," said Ghufron.

"Therefore, do not let the next generation of the nation become a generation that is oriented towards money and position. Please return the orientation to science and truth," he added.

Meanwhile, UPN Veterans Chancellor Akhmad Fauzi said that defending the country could be done by participating in eradicating corruption. This warning, he said, has often been conveyed every time there are students who have completed their education and graduated.

He also explained that the state losses due to corruption were very large. From 2001 to 2016, the state has lost Rp206.2 billion and the money should have been used to meet other needs, including providing assistance to the general public and students in need.

On this condition, Akhmad then reminded his students to want to eradicate corruption, and teaching staff must set an example.

"At leadership meetings, I often say that we should not dream of wanting or taking what is not ours. If we set an example, God willing, it will be more effective than giving lectures," he concluded.