Attention! Reporters Allegedly Corruption Can Get A Gift Of Rp. 200 Million

Illustration of the KPK. (Antaranews)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that any reporter for alleged corruption could get a reward of up to Rp. 200 million. This award is a form of appreciation for the courage of the community.

KPK's Director of Public Reports and Complaints, Tomi Murtomo, said the gift was in accordance with Article 17 of PP 43 of 2018.

"The complainant has the right to get a premium of 2 permil from the amount of state financial losses that can be returned with a maximum value of Rp. 200 million," Tomi said in a written statement, Thursday, September 1.

Meanwhile, for the complainant of alleged bribery, the public can receive Rp. 10 million. "In addition to cash, another award that can be obtained is in the form of a charter," said Tomi.

However, to get gifts and certificates, the public must pay attention to a number of things when submitting reports. Based on Article 16 of PP 43 of 2018, it is stated that the complainants who have the right are those who play a role in providing the right information.

In addition, the reporter must also complete report data as well as quality evidence and factual risks. The award for the reporter was presented after the decision was declared legally binding.

"This award can be given after the inkracht case. Later there will be a special team that assesses and gives awards," he said.

Furthermore, the anti-corruption commission ensured that the alleged whistleblowers would be guaranteed. Not only that, Tomi said their security would also be guaranteed.

"KPK asks the public if they have information or evidence of corruption, do not hesitate to report it to the KPK. The confidentiality of the identity of the complainant is guaranteed as long as the reporter does not publish it himself regarding the report," said Tomi.

"If the confidentiality protection is still deemed insufficient, the KPK can also provide physical security in accordance with the request of the complainant," he continued.

Previously, the KPK revealed that there had been an increase in the number of public reports that entered its institution. In the first semester of 2022, there were 2,173 reports received.

"During the first semester of 2022, the number of reports received by the Directorate of PLPM KPK of 2,173 reports increased slightly compared to the number of reports in the same period in 2021 as many as 2,045 reports," said KPK Deputy for Information and Data Mochammad Hadiyana at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, August 19.

Furthermore, as many as 2,069 reports have been verified and 104 of them were directly archived. Hadiyana said this filing was carried out because the substance of the report was not related to allegations of corruption that could be handled by the KPK.

Then, there were also 1,235 reports that had been verified but were not forwarded. The reason is that the report does not have supporting evidence such as the requirements in PP 43 of 2018 concerning the Participation of the Community.