After Being Caught By The KPK OTT, Pemalang Regent Mukti Agung Is Still Undergoing Investigations

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JAKARTA - Pemalang Regent Mukti Agung is still being questioned by investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) until this morning, Friday, August 12. The investigation was carried out after he was caught in a sting operation (OTT) on Thursday afternoon, August 11.

"Fellows from the Deputy for Enforcement are still working," KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri told reporters in a written statement, Friday, August 12.

Firli said Mukti and a number of other people were caught by OTT for allegedly giving bribes. He just asked the public not to speculate.

The KPK, continued Firli, has 1x24 hours to carry out an examination until the case is filed according to the laws and regulations. Later, the determination of the suspect will be conveyed through a press conference.

"In time we will provide an explanation to the public," he said.

Previously, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo emphasized that the Corruption Eradication Commission's (OTT) operation to arrest Pemalang Regent Mukti Agung Wibowo was a warning to regional heads to stop all forms of corruption.

"I have actually reminded my friends (the regional heads in Central Java Province) many times and of course I will wait for the developments," said Ganjar in Semarang as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, August 11.

According to Ganjar, communication in an effort to warn regional heads in Central Java Province not to be involved in corruption has been carried out intensely, especially since the Central Java Provincial Government has long cooperated with the KPK in preventing corruption.

"I always remind him because in fact our cooperation with law enforcement, with the KPK has been too frequent," he said.

Ganjar revealed that the KPK in each of its activities in Central Java does not only carry out socialization and education in eradicating corruption, but also includes warnings or codes that regional heads must pay attention to.

The emphasis, Ganjar continued, is self-control on the individual head of each region.

"Be careful, yes, in Central Java, there are things like buying and selling positions, there are people in Central Java who are playing projects, there are people who are like this which are considered evil. Now, at that time we have to exercise self-control," he said.