Director Of KPK Investigation Says Goodbye To NTT Police Chief

Director of Investigation of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Setyo Budiyanto/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - The Director of Investigation of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Setyo Budiyanto said goodbye from the KPK after being promoted to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Police Chief.

"I would like to express my gratitude to all of my fellow journalists for all Indonesian people, this is my last press conference opportunity as Director of Investigation at the Corruption Eradication Commission," said Setyo at the KPK building, Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Monday, December 27.

Setyo, who was accompanied by Acting KPK Spokesperson Ali Fikri, on Monday conveyed information related to the detention of the employee of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) Alfred Simanjuntak (AS), who is a suspect in the alleged bribery case of tax audits in 2016 and 2017 to the DGT.

Previously, Setyo was transferred according to the Telegram Letter (ST) Number ST/2568/XII/KEP./2021 dated December 17, 2021, which was signed by the US National Police Chief of Police Inspector General Wahyu Widada on behalf of the National Police Chief.

He also thanked his fellow journalists for their cooperation so far and hoped that the relationship would be maintained.

"Because in accordance with the telegram letter from the National Police Chief, I have received the mandate as the Chief of the NTT Police. This opportunity I once again thank you for the good cooperation, especially for fellow journalists who have been active in terms of activities, especially the implementation of communication. Then there is a relationship "The personal relationship is also very good, hopefully the relationship will be maintained," he said.

Setyo also apologized if there was less detailed information regarding the handling of corruption cases. According to him, there are things that cannot be published.

"My apologies, of course, in providing information once again we cannot open it as wide as possible. There are some things that remain closed to us that we cannot publish at this time but rest assured that everything will be revealed in the trial process and The public can see the performance that has been carried out by the KPK in eradicating corruption," said Setyo.

Previously, KPK Chair Firli Bahuri appreciated Setyo's promotion to the position.

"All of us, all of us, feel happy and proud of Mr. Setyo Budiyanto's promotion. I have expressed my gratitude to the National Police Chief for the trust," said Firli.

Firli said his institution would soon open a selection to fill the position of Director of Investigation.

"To fill the vacant positions, the KPK will coordinate with the National Police Headquarters. However, it should be remembered that all those who serve at the KPK go through a selection. So, of course the KPK will write a letter to the National Police Headquarters that the position of Director of Investigation is at the Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK," said Firli.

The KPK, said Firli, will open a selection to fill the position in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.