KPK Asks Officials And Regional Heads Not To Accept Bribes And Gratifications With Any Pretext

Firli Bahuri/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reminded officials and regional heads who are still on duty not to accept bribes or gratuities. They are asked to work according to the applicable regulations.

KPK chairman Firli Bahuri said his party would not hesitate to take action against any corrupt regional heads and substitutes.

"KPK invites all regional heads and government officials to stop and stop the criminal act of accepting bribes and gratifications in any form under any pretext, including any form," said Firli, quoted from the Indonesian KPK's YouTube show, Saturday, May 14. .

Firli said his party would certainly take firm action against the perpetrators of corruption, including regional heads and other state administrators. However, this action will certainly be based on sufficient evidence to uphold the principle of legal certainty.

"We work indiscriminately. For that we will continue to take firm action against state officials who commit corruption," he said.

"To all parties involved in corruption cases, there is no room to be friendly to corruption," added Firli.

As previously reported, the KPK has just appointed the Mayor of Ambon, Richard Louhenpessy. He was named a suspect for receiving bribes along with his subordinates, the administrative staff of the Ambon City Government (Pemkot) Andrew Erin Hehanusa.

This bribe was given in connection with the approval for the 2020 Alfamidi minimarket retail branch construction permit in Ambon City. As for the giver, Alfamidi's employee, Amri.

In this case, the KPK suspects that Richard asked for an allotment of Rp. 25 million for each permit he issued. Meanwhile, regarding the construction permit for 20 retail outlets, Richard is suspected of receiving Rp500 million from Amri.

In addition, he is suspected of receiving a flow of funds from several parties as a gratuity. However, the KPK has not stated the number because investigators are still investigating further.