KPK Chairman Firli: Artidjo Alkostar Buried In Situbondo

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (Photo: KPK Public Relations)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri said the late Artidjo Alkostar would be buried in his hometown. The location of the burial is based on the decision of the family.

"We plan to bury the family in Situbondo," Firli told reporters, Sunday, February 28.

However, before being buried, Artidjo Alkostar's body will be laid temporarily at the Kramat Jati Police Hospital, East Jakarta.

Apart from this, it is not certain when Artidjo Alkostar's body will be brought to his hometown for burial.

"The deceased will be placed at the Police Hospital because it is already prepared there," he said.

Furthermore, Firli emphasized that even though he had been left behind forever, the enthusiasm of Artidjo Alkostar in eradicating corruption would be emulated by all KPK employees.

"His enthusiasm for eradicating corruption is made for all of us," he said.

Meanwhile, Artidjo Alkostar died on Sunday, February 28. He breathed his last at 72 years old.

The Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Mahfud MD said Artidjo Alkostar died of two diseases.

"He died of heart and lung disease," said Mahfud.