President Jokowi's Rice Aid Buried In Depok, Police Investigate From Upstream To Downstream

Residents demonstrate the discovery of the President's social assistance rice in Sukmajaya, Depok (ANTARA PHOTO/Asprilla Dwi Adha/foc)

JAKARTA - The findings of the presidential social assistance package (bansos) buried in the Depok area continue to be traced. Metro Jaya Police will investigate the series of events from beginning to end.

The statement was made after the Metro Jaya Police directly inspected the location of the incident, which was located in Kampung Serab, Sukmajaya, Depok, West Java.

"We are still asking for information, starting from downstream to upstream", said Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Police, Commissioner Auliansyah Lubis, to reporters, Wednesday, August 3.

With a comprehensive investigation process carried out, the whole series of events until the rice was found buried will be revealed.

So far, the process is still in the stage of searching for evidence and clues. Then, examine witnesses from various parties.

"What is certain is that later we will outline what actually happened. But what happened today, I can't give any information", said Auliansyah.

However, no further details were given regarding the number of witnesses who had been questioned. It is only emphasized that the investigation will be carried out thoroughly.

"There are already several people", said Auliansyah.

The presidential social assistance package was found in the Kampung Serab area, Sukmajaya, Depok, West Java, on Sunday, July 31.

The discovery of the presidential social assistance items for residents affected by COVID-19 buried in the ground was revealed after the heir of the land owner, Rudi Samin, carried out excavations using heavy equipment and was being handled by the Depok Police.

Based on the results of the examination of the JNE, the shipping company admitted that the rice found buried in the land was his act. The reason is that the rice has been damaged by the rain.

At least, the amount of rice found was 289 sacks or weighing 3,675 kilograms.