A Number Of Ministry Of Social Affairs Officials Secured By The KPK In Connection With Bansos COVID-19

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JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Nurul Ghufron said there were several officials or parties from the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) who were secured in hand-arrest operations (OTT) related to the implementation of social assistance (Bansos). Currently, they are still in an intensive inspection process.

"The KPK has arrested several people who are suspected of being Ministry of Social Affairs officials related to corruption," Ghufron said in his statement, Saturday, December 5.

But regarding the exact number that was secured and their identities, Ghufron was reluctant to mention it. Including the matter of evidence and the alleged corruption case.

Reasons, so far his party is still investigating the alleged perpetrators. Later, all developments will be announced tonight.

"Until now, we are still conducting investigations, but regarding who they are, how much evidence we have confiscated, we will expose them and the press conference will be held later tonight," he said.

Previously, KPK chairman Firli Bahuri confirmed the hand arrest operation (OTT) against officials of the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos). This action was carried out on Friday, December 4 from 23.00 WIB to 02.00 WIB.

"Yes, the alleged PPK corruption has received gifts from the social assistance PBJ venndors at the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs in handling the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.