KPK Still Examining Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi And 12 Other People Netted OTT

DOK ANTARA

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still intensively examining the Mayor of Bekasi Rahmat Effendi and dozens of people who were caught in the red-handed operation (OTT) on Wednesday, January 5.

In fact, the number of people being examined increased by one person, bringing the total number of people caught in the silent operation to 13 people.

"There are 13 people who are currently being questioned intensively," said KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri to reporters, Thursday, January 6.

However, Firli did not specify who the person who followed the KPK's Red and White House was. He just asked all parties to be patient because his men are still working.

"The investigation is still ongoing, please be patient. We will inform you at the press conference," said Firli.

As previously reported, the KPK conducted an OTT in the Bekasi area, West Java at around 14.00 WIB. During the silent operation, dozens of people were arrested by the anti-corruption commission, including the Mayor of Bekasi Rahmat Effendi, who is often called Kang Pepen.

In addition, the Bekasi City Government Civil Apparatus (ASN) and the private sector were also arrested. The transactions that occurred during the silent operation were allegedly related to bribes in the procurement of goods and services and the auction of positions.

In this activity, the KPK also found money. But the number has not been detailed.