Ade Yasin Published SE Ban On Accepting Eid Gratification Only Two Days Before Arrested By KPK

Bogor Regent Ade Yasin/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - The KPK investigators arrested Bogor Regent Ade Yasin in a silent operation. Ade Yasin is suspected of being involved in a bribery case. Even though two days earlier, Ade Yasin still had time to issue a Circular (SE) prohibiting ASN from receiving gratuities for Eid 2022.

The SE Bogor Regent Number 700/547-Inspectorate stipulates that every ASN, leadership, and BUMD employee are prohibited from requesting, giving, and receiving gratuities related to their position or authority related to Eid al-Fitr or the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Such actions can create a conflict of interest, conflict with regulations or the code of ethics, and have the risk of criminal sanctions," said Ade Yasin, Monday, April 25.

ASN in the Bogor Regency Government are also prohibited from taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic or Eid as an opportunity to carry out corrupt actions.

The Bogor Regent explained that the ban was based on the provisions of Article 12 B and Article 12 C of Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes.

"Requesting funds or gifts as THR (holiday allowance) is a prohibited act and can have implications for criminal acts of corruption," he stressed.

But unfortunately, the SE was tarnished by Ade Yasin himself. He was instead caught in the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation (OTT). This silent operation was carried out by the KPK team from Tuesday night, April 26 until today, Wednesday, April 27.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said a number of parties were arrested, including the Bogor Regent, Ade Yasin. There are also several parties from the West Java Representative BPK.

The KPK has not provided complete details regarding the arrest. However, Ali said this activity was carried out because it was suspected that bribes were given and received.