Central Java Police Involve KPK-Bareskrim Investigate Corruption Cases Of Village Heads In 3 Regencies

Director of Special Criminal Investigation at the Central Java Police, Kombes Dwi Subagio (ANTARA/IC Senjaya)

The Central Java Regional Police (Polda) involved the Corruption Eradication Commission and the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency in investigating the alleged corruption case of Central Java Province financial assistance funds by a number of village heads in three districts.

"We are coordinating with the KPK, Bareskrim, the High Prosecutor's Office, the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus, and Bawaslu," said Director of Special Criminal Investigation at the Central Java Police Kombes Dwi Subagio to reporters in Semarang, reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 5.

He explained that the investigation into the alleged corruption of financial aid funds that occurred in Wonogiri, Karanganyar, and Klaten Regencies had been carried out transparently. The investigation was carried out based on complaints from the public.

Dwi said that from research and document collection, it was found that there were allegations of irregularities in Central Java Province financial assistance at the village level from 2020 to 2022.

"The Central Java Police will collaborate with other law enforcement officers in handling the complaint," he said.

Investigators have also asked for information from a number of parties, including interviews with a number of village heads about matters known to be related to the matter.

"Still in the investigation stage, not to the next stage," he added.

Regarding coordination with Bawaslu, Dwi explained this as a form of transparency in law enforcement efforts.

"This investigation is not related to politics. We are continuing what the community has complained about," he said.