JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri confirmed that Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi or commonly known as Kang Pepen was caught in a hand arrest operation (OTT) which was held today or Wednesday, January 5.

He said Pepen is currently undergoing examination with a number of other people.

"The Mayor of Bekasi and several related people are being investigated," Firli said when confirmed by reporters, Wednesday, January 5.

Firli asked the public to be patient because his subordinates are still working to investigate allegations of corruption from the action. "Please be patient, give us time to work," he said.

Firli ensured that his party would announce who was named as a suspect, including the construction of the alleged corruption.

"Later in time we will convey it to the public. Please let us work first," said the former Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK.

As previously reported, the KPK held an OTT in Bekasi City, West Java. This activity was carried out at around 14.00 WIB.

Furthermore, the anti-corruption commission has 1x24 time to determine the suspects, the construction of the alleged corruption case, and the articles that are suspected of the perpetrators.


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