KPK Reveals There Is A Phenomenon Of Distribution Of Sustenance Ahead Of Voting Day

Illustration of voting in the General Election (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that there is a phenomenon of people suddenly becoming good before voting. They often distribute money or basic necessities even though they have never done it before. Towards the voting of many people who share sustenance," said KPK Deputy Alexander Marwata to reporters in a written statement, Tuesday, August 29. This phenomenon should be captured by the public as money politics. They should not arbitrarily accept anything from candidates who run in the 2024 General Election (Pemilu). "We encourage later next year when the election please avoid any action to accept something from the candidate," said Alexander. Not there, Alexander reminded that the politics of this money will have a negative impact. This is because expensive political costs can trigger regional heads or representatives of the people to commit corruption for the return of capital. The capital usually occurs by utilizing areas prone to corruption. For example, the management of regional property.

Then, Alexander said, the possibility of corruption could occur by accepting bribes or gratuities. This is what makes many projects in the regions could not be completed because they are not working for them. "The regional heads or representatives of the people who win will count how much money is spent to take part in the Pilkada or the Legislative Election, and that will be made to return to capital," he concluded.