Investigate Bribery Case Passing Quarantine Rachel Vennya, Bareskrim Checks 2 DPR Protocols

Rachel Vennya (dressed in black)/DOK VOI - Rizky Adytia P

JAKARTA - The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police continues to investigate the alleged bribery case that escaped quarantine involving the celebrity Rachel Vennya by examining 10 witnesses. Two of the witnesses were from the DPR Protocol secretariat.

"Two people from the Protocol secretariat of the DPR RI," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan to reporters, Monday, February 7.

In addition, several other witnesses were former members of the DPR Protocol at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Then, two members of the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police and four other people.

However, Ramadhan did not specify the identity of the four people who were questioned. It was only emphasized that there was one person who had not fulfilled the examination.

"Dittipidkor investigators have invited 11 parties. 10 people have attended, while one other person will be rescheduled," said Ramadhan.

Currently, continued Ramadhan, Bareskrim is still investigating the alleged bribery case. Investigators will also examine other witnesses.

"Investigators from the Dittipidkor Bareskrim will clarify and coordinate with other parties," said Ramadhan.

Rachel and her entourage admitted that they fled the quarantine center after returning from the United States because they felt uncomfortable. He felt that discomfort because he had previously performed a similar procedure after returning from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

He then admitted to paying Rp40 million to escape from the Pademangan Athlete's Wisma, Jakarta. The money was handed over to Ovelina who was later returned.

Meanwhile, Ovelina admitted that the Rp40 million was requested by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport COVID-19 Task Force. Furthermore, the money was transferred by Rachel to the account of the COVID-19 Task Force officer named Cania before being received.