The Firmness Of General Hoegeng: The Former National Police Chief Who Can Basmi Bandar Judi In Medan Who Is 'protected' By The Police

Former National Police Chief, General Hoegeng Imam Santoso (Instagram)

YOGYAKARTA The issue of gambling cases protected by police officers continues to attract attention. This case continues to repeat itself and becomes one of the things the police are fighting against. Unfortunately, similar cases continued to emerge, and even happened in the era of the Police General (Ret.) Hoegeng Iman Santoso.

General Hoegeng is the Chief of the National Police (now turns into the Chief of Police) who was sworn in in 1968 replacing Soetjipto Joedodihardjo. During his time as National Police Chief, General Hoegeng was known as a firm and honest police officer.

Hoegeng is also known as an honest, clean and consistent police officer in carrying out his duties, upholding the law, improving the situation and conditions and image of the police's identity in the eyes of the public.

His position as Chief of Police should be used properly to improve the Bhayangkara Corps. One of the concerns is the gambling case.

The story of the 5th National Police Chief in fighting gambling cases was told in an autobiography entitled Hoegeng Police Idaman and the reality of Ramadan KH (1993).

In 1956 Hoegeng was transferred from Surabaya to Medan, North Sumatra. At that time the assignment area was known as an illegal smuggling area, many robberies, and also gambling.

Hoegeng, who at that time served as Head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate, finally arrived in Medan. Just arrived at Belawan Harbor, a bookmaker told him to start approaching him. They offer cars and houses as gifts from gambling entrepreneurs. Not without reason they give home.

There is no house in Medan yet because at that time the official residence was still inhabited by the old police official. Strictly but smoothly, Hoegeng refused the bribe. He chose to stay at the De Boer Hotel while waiting for his official residence to be available.

Hoegeng's official residence was available two months later. When he lived in the official residence on Jalan Rivai Hoegeng, he was surprised that his house was already filled with luxury items such as a refrigerator, sofa, and even piano. At that time officials did not have a piano, but Hoegeng got it.

It turned out that the luxury items came from bookies. This was known because he was met by the dealer's envoy who he also met at Belawan Port. Knowing this, he immediately ordered his subordinates to remove the luxury items from the house and just throw them away.

Aris Santoso et al in Hoegeng: Cooling Oase in the Middle of Corrupt Behavior National Leaders said that the gambling and bribery business in Medan could run because of the backs of soldiers and the police being left alone.

Hoegeng even believes that if the case is investigated, the person behind the crime is the financier of Medan China, while the police and soldiers are only their brains.

"A very embarrassing fact," said Hoegeng furiously.

During his tenure as Criminal Investigation Unit, countless cases of smuggling and gambling were dismantled. He also arrested several Chinese people who were involved in gambling and arrested the army or police who were backing up the illicit business.

General Hoegeng and his team also raided a gambling arena that occupied a second-tier house. The house was arrested by soldiers. He was not afraid to face these individuals. He then collaborated with the Commander of the Bukit Barisan TT, Colonel Maludin Simbolon, who is known as a soldier who is known to be clean and anti-corruption.

That is the story of General Hoegeng who fought gambling and was arrested by the police in Medan. To get other interesting information, visit VOI.ID.