Puan Supports The National Police Chief Who Threatens To Dismiss Police Officers When Involved In Online Gambling: That's Naturally!

National Police Chief General of Police Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Photo via Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - DPR Speaker Puan Maharani supports National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo's firm stance against online gambling and drug trafficking. The National Police Chief promised to remove his staff if he was proven to be backing the dirty game.

"The DPR RI supports the decisive efforts made by the National Police Chief regarding illegal practices, including if they occur within the Police themselves," said Puan, Friday, August 19.

The requests from the National Police Chief emerged following the issue of the 303 Consortium suspected of backing various illegal businesses, one of which was gambling. The consortium is said to be led by senior police officers.

"We also appreciate the National Police through the Criminal Investigation Unit who immediately explore information related to allegations of police officers involved in various criminal cases, both online gambling and drug trafficking," said Puan.

In his message, the National Police Chief emphasized that he would not hesitate to remove police officers if they were involved in illegal criminal acts, ranging from narcotics trafficking, gambling both conventional and online, illegal levies (extortion), illegal mining, misuse of fuel and LPG, arrogance, to the partisanship of members. in dealing with legal problems in society.

According to Puan, the firmness of the National Police Chief is needed to build people's trust. In accordance with Law Number 2 of 2002, the National Police are tasked with maintaining public security and order, enforcing the law, as well as providing protection and protection, and providing services to the community.

"So if the protectors of the community actually provide space that is detrimental to the people, it is only natural that they receive a severe punishment," continued Puan.

The former Coordinating Minister for PMK ensured that the DPR would continue to monitor the performance of the Police. Puan also said that the DPR will participate in overseeing issues related to the 303 Consortium because it has attracted the public's great attention.

"As a people's representative institution, we encourage the National Police to work professionally," he said.

Puan also demanded the Police to be transparent in every investigation of the case. He reminded the Police to continue to improve the protection of citizens.

"We don't want the public's trust in the police to decrease. Make sure the Police work to provide the best possible service to the people," concluded Puan.