KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri: No Exaggeration, Independence Is When We Are Free From Corruption

Firli Bahuri, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). (Antaranews)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri said a country can be said to be independent when it is free from various forms of corruption.

This was conveyed by Firli to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, Wednesday, August 17. Firli said that all parties are currently struggling to deal with those who have been colonized by corrupt behavior.

"It's no exaggeration to say that independence is actually when our nation and state are completely clean and free from all forms of corruption," Firli said in a written statement, Wednesday, August 17.

Firli revealed that those who often feel inferior, have low self-esteem and are not ashamed to raise their hands, ask for what is not their right, and dare to commit acts of corruption are figures who have the mentality of being colonized.

In fact, he continued, corruption is a crime that harms state finances to the point of depriving other people of their rights. Thus, all parties, including the KPK, must fight against corrupt practices.

"Remember! Corruption is not only a crime that harms the state's finances, it is not only detrimental to the country's economy but corruption is part of the crime of taking away people's rights, human rights, so that's why for me, corruption is a crime against humanity," he stressed.

"Therefore, it is time for all of the nation's children to play a role in stopping corruption and take up sharp bamboo weapons which are none other than integrity, honesty values wrapped in high moral and moral strength to fight and eradicate corruption," continued Firli.

It is certain that the KPK will always synergize with other law enforcement officers such as the National Police and the Attorney General's Office in efforts to eradicate corruption.

"I remind the government never to mess with efforts to eradicate corruption," he said.

"The law must be enforced indiscriminately in line with the enforcement of democratic values which are also non-negotiable," said Firli.