Novel Baswedan Cs Inaugurated As National Police ASN On World Anti-Corruption Day, Ex-KPK Employee: Momentum To Call To Fight Corruption

Former KPK investigator Novel Baswedan et al gave a press statement after participating in the socialization of appointments as ASN Polri at Polri Headquarters (Photo: Laily Rahmawaty/Antara)

JAKARTA - Former Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Employee Forum, Yudi Purnomo, confirmed that he and 43 of his colleagues will be inducted into the National Civil Service (ASN) of the National Police, Thursday, December 9 tomorrow. The inauguration coincided with the commemoration of World Anti-Corruption Day (Hakordia).

He said dozens of former KPK employees who decided to join the Bhayangkara Corps had received invitations. In fact, rehearsal activities have been carried out.

"It's true, we have been informed by the National Police Headquarters that tomorrow the inauguration will coincide with Anti-Corruption Day," Yudi told reporters, Wednesday, December 8.

Yudi hopes that the inauguration of himself and former KPK employees as National Police ASN will be a momentum to return to service in an effort to eradicate racial abuse in the country.

"(We, ed) hope (the inauguration, ed) will be our momentum to return to fulfilling Indonesia's call to serve in eradicating corruption," he said.

It was previously reported that the inauguration of the former KPK employee was planned to be held at the Rupatama Building, Police Headquarters at around 09.00 WIB. This activity will be led by US Police HR Inspector General Wahyu Widada.

After being sworn in, Novel Baswedan et al will first attend the Education Center for the Administration of the National Police Education Institute (Pusdikmin Lemdikpol), Bandung, West Java.

Furthermore, they will carry out special tasks from the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, namely overseeing COVID-19 funds and national strategic projects and helping to oversee the national economic recovery.