Even Though The Football Antimafia Task Force Ends, The Indonesian National Police Still Oversees Indonesian Football

Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono (Polri Public Relations DOK)

JAKARTA - The National Police stated that they are still receiving reports and will take action against match fixing in Indonesian football. The action will still be carried out even though the work period of the Anti-Mafia Ball Task Force ends in August 2020.

"If, indeed, in the process of football match activities in League 1 and League 2, PSSI finds violations or criminal acts, the National Police will provide a full backup," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono when confirmed, Wednesday, November 24.

The National Police invites elements of the community and the All-Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) to report findings indicating the occurrence of match-fixing.

"In the context of how to build football in this country, it can develop better," said Rusdi.

But it has not been confirmed yet about the plan to reactivate the Anti-Mafia Ball Task Force. The National Police will continue to monitor the development of football in Indonesia.

"What is clear is that although there is no Football Mafia Task Force, once again the Police fully supports PSSI if in league 1 and league 2 matches there are things that are contrary to the rules, please report them to the Police. The Police will follow up in order to build more advanced football in the country, " said Rusdy.