Arrested By KPK, Langkat Regent Immediately Takes To Jakarta

ILLUSTRA TION BY VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said seven people who were arrested in a hand arrest operation (OTT) were immediately brought to Jakarta. One of those who brought was the Regent of Langkat, North Sumatra, Publishing a Wind War Plan.

"Currently, seven people who were arrested in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, were immediately taken to the KPK's Merah Putih building in Jakarta," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Wednesday, January 19.

The seven people, continued Ali, will be re-examined by the KPK team for gifts that led to the silent operation.

"(Taken to Jakarta, ed) for further examination by the KPK team," he said.

There were also the seven people who were brought to Jakarta, apart from the Langkat Regent, there were also state civil servants (ASN) of the Langkat Regency Government and the private sector. However, Ali did not elaborate further on who these parties were.

"Developments will be informed further," he said.

Previously reported, Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Nurul Ghufron said the KPK team carried out OTT in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra. In addition to transporting Terbit and a number of parties, the KPK also secured some money.

"A sum of money as evidence was obtained at the time of the arrest," said Ghufron to VOI, Wednesday, January 19.

However, the amount of money that was secured has not been detailed by Ghufron. The reason is that the investigation team is still conducting an investigation.

"Please be patient, we will explain further after the inspection is complete," he said.

Meanwhile, North Sumatra Governor (Gubsu) Edy Rahmayadi received information that a number of heads of services at the Langkat Regency Government, North Sumatra, were also secured by the KPK.

“I can't say for sure, but there are several heads of the Public Works Department and some of their staff who are currently being brought in by the KPK. I asked, I didn't have time to get a definite call because it was different," said Governor Edy to reporters in Medan, Wednesday, January 19.

Gubsu Edy admitted that he did not yet know the origin of the alleged corruption case, so the Langkat Regent and officials at the Regency Government were secured by the KPK.

"I have received the information but I don't know what the problem is, for that, everyone must be able to do it, don't punish them if they are not sure. Let's wait for the confirmation that I will definitely defend my children if my children are right. For that, please take responsibility for everything that is your responsibility. I will monitor it later, after I know for sure, I will inform you, "said Gubsu Edy.