Transferred, Firli Bahuri Remains KPK Chair Until 2023

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has stated that Firli Bahuri will continue to serve as the head of the anti-corruption agency. Although, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit issued a telegram (ST) regarding his transfer as a high-ranking officer (Pati) of the Criminal Investigation Department in the context of retiring.

"The term of office for the KPK leadership is valid from 2019 to 2023 or for 4 years," said Acting KPK spokesman Ali Fikri in his statement, Saturday, December 18.

In addition, Firli said that the ST issued by the Chief of the National Police was only related to his status as a member of the Bhayangkara Corps. However, the position as chairman of the KPK is no longer under the leadership of the National Police Chief.

Moreover, referring to Law number 19 of 2019, the KPK is a state institution in the executive family which in its duties and authorities is independent and not affected by any power.

"My assignment in the National Police entered retirement in November 2021, but I emphasize that the position of KPK Chair is not an assignment from the National Police Chief," he said.

On that basis, Firli also expressed his commitment to continue working hard until his term of service at the KPK is over. Where, the main task of eradicating corruption.

"As chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission, I will complete the task and mandate of the position until December 20, 2023," he said.

Previously, the National Police stated that the mutation of Komjen Firli Bahuri had no effect on the KPK's position. This is because the mutation applies to Firli's status as General of the Bhayangkara Corps.

"He is retired from the National Police, but remains as chairman of the KPK," said Karo Penmas of the Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono.

So, with the telegram (ST) number ST/2568/XII/KEP./2021 dated 17 December 2021, Komjen Firli still serves as the chairman of the KPK.

Meanwhile, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Sigit Prabowo overhauled the organizational structure of the Bhayangkara Corps. One of them transferred Komjen Firli Bahuri.

In the structure of the National Police, Komjen Firli Bahuri, who previously served as a high-ranking officer (Pati) of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police, was transferred to Pati Bareskrim in order to retire.