KPK Reveals Investigation At Ministry Of Agriculture Regarding Employee Placement

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

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed its investigation at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan). It is suspected that there has been a practice of buying and selling to occupy certain positions. "One aspect of the case being investigated by KPK investigators is related to the follow-up to reports of alleged corruption in the Ministry of Agriculture, especially related to the practice of placing employees in positions," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Wednesday, June 21. "This kind of case is not the first time this has happened in a ministry or institution," said Ali. Thus, improvements are requested to be made immediately. "In several other cases handled by the KPK previously related to the placement of a person in a position, from existing findings, it is still often misused through practices that violate the law. Such as buying and selling positions, extortion, collusion, and nepotism," he explained. Previously, the KPK confirmed the investigation into alleged corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture. This was in response to the circulating news that the Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo along with two of his subordinates, KSD and HTA were also involved in allegations of corruption. This action was carried out since early January. Dozens of people have been questioned, such as officials and state civil servants (ASN) at the ministry. Furthermore, investigators asked Syahrul for information on Friday, June 16. Then he was not present because he was on duty abroad and asked to postpone it until Tuesday, June 27.

However, the KPK continued to summon Syahrul on Monday, June 19 and he fulfilled the call. After being questioned he admitted that he was ready to cooperate with the investigation at the ministry he led.