Gubsu Edy Believes The North Sumatra Police Chief Is Not Involved In The 303 Consortium, Inspector General Panca Makes This Comment

North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General RZ Panca Putra/DOK IST

MEDAN - The name of the North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General RZ Panca Putra Simanjuntak was also dragged into the graphic of the 303 consortium. Based on the graphic, Inspector General Panca was accused of backing gambling in North Sumatra.

The graphic that dragged the name of Inspector General Panca received a response from the Governor of North Sumatra (GubsuI Edy Rahmayadi. The former Pangkostrad was convinced that Inspector General Panca was not involved in the 303 consortium.

"I'm sure it's not that," said Gubsu Edy after inaugurating the mayors of Tanjungbalai and Pematangsiantar in Medan, Monday, August 22.

Meanwhile, the North Sumatra Police Chief, Inspector General of Police RZ Panca Putra Simanjuntak admitted that he did not want to worry about the graphic of the 303 consortium that bore his name.

Inspector General Panca emphasized that he did not receive money from the proceeds of the illicit business.

"You see, how do you feel (journalists)? I don't know," said Inspector General Panca.

The North Sumatra Police Chief said that his party is currently focusing on eradicating gambling in North Sumatra. He said he had no influence on the graphics of the 303 consortium.

"Keep working, you ask yourself," he said.

As previously reported, the issue of Inspector General Ferdy Sambo as Emperor of the 303 Consortium was widely discussed on social media. A number of high-ranking police officers and businessmen were also involved in issues related to the practice of online gambling.

In response, the National Police Headquarters confirmed that they would take firm action against all online gambling businesses involving members of the Bhayangkara Corps.

"Everything concentrated (gambling, drugs, thuggery) will be dealt with firmly," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo when confirmed, Friday, August 19.

However, regarding the issue of Ferdy Sambo leading the 303 Consortium, Dedi admitted that he had not received further information. However, it is certain that the Police will take firm action against all forms of non-crime indiscriminately.

"Indiscriminate action is the commitment of the Police," said Dedi.

Previously, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that he would remove his members who were involved or protected the perpetrators of criminal acts. He emphasized that the regulation is also attached to his ranks who are high-ranking police officers.

"I do not tolerate if there are still found, I remove the official, I don't care if it's the Police Chief, whether it's the Director, whether it's the Regional Police Chief, I'll take it off. Likewise at Headquarters, please pay attention I'll take it off too," said Sigit, Thursday, August 18. .

This four-star general also loudly said that all his staff must take firm action against all forms of crime that disturb the public.

"Starting from the circulation of narcotics, gambling both conventional and online, the existence of illegal levies (extortion), illegal mining, misuse of fuel and LPG, arrogant attitudes to the partisanship of members in dealing with legal problems in the community," said Sigit.

Sigit said the actions taken by members of the National Police would have an impact on public confidence in the Bhayangkara Corps. Therefore, Sigit re-emphasized narcotics and various types of gambling must be eradicated.

"I repeat that gambling, whether it's land gambling, online gambling, and various other forms of criminal offenses must be dealt with," said the National Police Chief.