Criticized By His Former Subordinates, KPK Denies Leaking The Substance Of The Investigation

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri (KPK Public Relations DOK)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has denied leaking the substance of the alleged corruption which is still under investigation. Even if there is information circulating related to the case being investigated, it is confirmed that it comes from external to the KPK.

"In the investigation stage, information that comes out to the public often comes from related parties. Even in an open investigation, the KPK has never announced or conveyed to the public the substance of the case," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Monday, November 22.

He said the KPK always upholds the principle of transparency in doing its work. However, Ali said that confidentiality in the investigation process must be maintained, especially regarding information that cannot be disclosed to the public.

This, he continued, was carried out so that the handling of corruption cases was not disrupted while at the same time maintaining the confidentiality of the reporting party. Moreover, these investigations usually come from public reports.

"Most of the estuaries of investigations at the KPK of course come from public reports," said Ali.

Previously reported, former KPK investigator Aulia Postiera exposed a bad habit that occurred after the anti-corruption commission led by Firli Bahuri et al. One of them, the KPK often announces cases that are still under investigation.

"The bad habits of the KPK during the Firli cs era: 1. Announcing cases that are still under investigation," Aulia said as quoted from her Twitter account @paidjodirajo, Monday, November 22.

Not only that, Firli Bahuri et al have another habit of not announcing suspects in alleged corruption crimes even though the Investigation Order (Sprindik) has been issued.

The KPK, continued Aulia, has a habit of announcing suspects after an arrest is made and this raises questions.

"Guess what that means," he said.