Amount Of Money Secured In OTT That Snagged Bogor Regent Ade Yasin

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Nurul Gufron (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Nurul Ghufron said that some money was secured by his subordinates during a hand arrest operation (OTT) that ensnared Bogor Regent Ade Yasin. But he did not specify how much money was found.

"KPK is actively making arrests in the Bogor area, West Java, and has secured several parties and some money and other evidence," said Ghufron in a written statement to reporters, Wednesday, April 27.

Ghufron did not want to say much about the arrest. Because the arrested party is undergoing investigation.

"We are conducting an investigation, after which we will convey the details of the case," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK carried out a silent operation from Tuesday night, April 26 to Wednesday morning, April 27. Apart from Ade Yasin, there was another party who was also brought in by investigators, namely a member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for the West Java Representative.

"(Parties arrested, ed) include the Regent of Bogor Regency, several parties from the West Java Representative BPK and other related parties," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri told reporters. However, he did not elaborate further regarding the construction of the case because the investigation was still being carried out.

"This arrest was carried out because there were allegations of corruption in the giving and receiving of bribes," he said.

"KPK is still examining the arrested parties and within 1×24 hours," Ali added.

Based on the results of the investigation, the KPK will immediately determine the status of the party caught from the silent operation. People were asked to wait.

"KPK will immediately determine its position on the results of the hand arrests. Further developments will be conveyed," he concluded