Until Dawn, Bekasi Mayor, Rahmat Effendi, Is Still Under Intensive Investigation By KPK

The Mayor of Bekasi, Rahmat Effendi, who was arrested by the KPK, was taken to the Merah Putih Kuningan Persada building, Jakarta/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - After being taken to the KPK building after the KPK was caught in the arrest operation (OTT), Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi is still being investigated intensively until this morning.

"That's true," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, confirmed by VOI, Thursday, January 6.

Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi arrives at the KPK Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. He was arrested by the KPK on suspicion of corruption.

Rahmat Effendi arrived at around 22.55 western Indonesia time after being caught in a hand-catching operation (OTT) in the Bekasi area, West Java on Wednesday, January 5 at around 14.00 western Indonesia time.

Arriving at the KPK, Rahmat Effendi, who is familiarly called Kang Pepen, did not make any statements.

The Mayor of Bekasi, who wore a long-sleeved green shirt covered in a blue vest complete with a white mask, only walked while occasionally looking down.

As previously reported, the KPK carried out a silent operation in Bekasi, West Java. Apart from Pepen, a number of other people were also arrested, although no further details have been given.

In addition, during this activity, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) also found a sum of money that was allegedly related to the alleged corruption.

"We have secured several parties together with some money," said KPK Deputy Chair Nurul Ghufron to reporters.

Furthermore, the KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the suspects involved in this case, including the construction of the riot that occurred.

KPK chairman Firli Bahuri asked the public to be patient because his subordinates are still working.

"Later in time we will convey it to the public. Please let us work first," said Firli.