The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Has Disclosed Allegations Of Corruption In Bangkalan Regarding Position Auctions

Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating allegations related to the auction of positions in Bangkalan Regency, East Java. It is suspected that money was received in the process.

"Currently, the KPK is investigating allegations of bribery corruption related to the auction of positions allegedly carried out by regional heads and several officials at the Bangkalan Regency Government, East Java," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri in his statement, Monday, October 31.

Ali said there were six people named as suspects. He did not specify who, but one of them was suspected by Bangkalan Regent Abdul Latif Amin Imron.

The public is asked to continue to monitor the investigation of this case. Ali said the suspects would later be announced in an attempt to force detention.

"So far there are 6 suspects, but we will inform the description of the actions and articles that are suspected to be complete, of course, after the investigation process, we consider it sufficient," he said.

The public, said Ali, can also provide information related to this case. The KPK will openly receive input from the public.

"We invite the public to participate in overseeing every process and hope to be able to participate actively if they have information that is suspected to be related to cases that can be conveyed to the investigative team and other complaint facilities owned by the KPK," said Ali.

"KPK is very open to always providing information about the handling of this case," he added.

As previously reported, the KPK has searched a number of locations in Bangkalan Regency. Among them, the Office of the Regional Personnel Agency, the Bangkalan Regent's Office, the Deputy Regent's office, the Regional Secretary's office, the Regent's official residence to the private house of the Bangkalan Regent.

Head of the Regional Personnel and Apparatus Resources Development Agency (BKDPSDA) Bangkalan Regency Government Agus Leandy stated that the search was related to the position auction assessment. This is based on the documents confiscated by investigators.

In addition, the Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) has prevented Bangkalan Regent Abdul Latif Amin Imron from leaving the country. Prevention is carried out for six months until April 2022 at the request of the KPK.

"The person concerned is included in the list of prevention on the proposal from the KPK," said Head of the Directorate General of Immigration Ahmad Nursaleh to reporters, Wednesday, October 26.