In Addition To The Pemalang Regent, Mukti Agung, The Head Of The Service And The Regional Secretary Were Also Caught By The KPK OTT

Pemalang Regent Mukti Agung in one of the previous activities. (Facebook)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the number of parties caught in the hand arrest operation (OTT) in Pemalang, Central Java continues to grow.

In addition to the Pemalang Regent, Mukti Agung, there were heads of services and other officials who were also brought to the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"So far, around 34 people have been arrested, consisting of regents, heads of services, regional secretaries, heads of divisions, and other officials within the Pemalang Regency Government," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Friday, August 12.

Ali revealed that dozens of people were caught in a covert operation allegedly related to the sale and purchase of positions in Pemalang Regency Government. They are currently being investigated by investigators.

"Currently, the KPK team is still making inquiries and clarifications to the parties who were detained," he said.

Ali said the KPK still has 1x24 hours to examine those who are entangled in OTT. The public is asked to be patient because the suspect and the construction of the alleged sale and purchase of positions will be conveyed in full through a press conference.

"We will announce the progress soon," he said.

Previously, Pemalang Regent Mukti Agung was caught by the OTT which was held by the KPK on Thursday, August 11. Regarding this activity, the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, reminded that Mukti Agung OTT should be a warning.

Regional heads are asked to stay away from all forms of corruption. "I've actually reminded my friends (regional heads in Central Java Province) many times and of course I'll 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 in each individual head of the 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, some of them are evil. Well, at that time we have to exercise self-control," he said.