22 Allegations Of Election Violations Handled By Maluku Bawaslu

Illustration of the 2024 Election (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) of Maluku Province handled 22 alleged election criminal violations originating from the findings of election supervisors and public reports.

"So far we have handled 22 alleged violations of election crimes, 17 of which are still in the process of clarification and investigation, there are also some who have been involved in the investigation process in the police," said Maluku Province's Coordinator of the Division for Handling Violations, Data and Information Astuti Usman, ANTARA, Sunday, March 3.

He said, in handling these violations, the Maluku Bawaslu used Bawaslu Regulation Number 7 of 2022 concerning Handling Findings and Reports of Election Violations and Bawaslu Regulation Number 3 of 2023 concerning the Integrated Law Enforcement Center as a legal basis.

Currently, Astuti continued, while waiting for the process to run, his party did not rule out the possibility of receiving reports of alleged violations from the community addressed to Bawaslu.

He also emphasized that the involvement of elements other than supervisors in taking action against the Gakkumdu Center can run optimally, to fulfill a sense of justice and provide legal certainty.

"Bawaslu SeProvinsi Maluku, in handling violations it does not stand alone, but together with the police and the prosecutor's office as well as the Gakkumdu Center, good synergy is needed, solid to build a complete understanding," he said.

17 violations that are still in process, originating from Bawaslu, Tual City are handling two findings of alleged election criminal violations that have been included in the clarification and investigation process.

The Tanimbar Islands Regency Bawaslu is handling seven reports of alleged election criminal violations, which are still in the process of clarification and investigation.

The Bawaslu of Southwest Maluku Regency is handling three reports of alleged violations of election crimes that are still in the process of clarification and investigation.

The Bawaslu of West Seram Regency is handling one report and one finding of alleged election crime violations which is still in the process of clarifying and investigating.

The East Seram Regency Bawaslu is handling two findings of alleged election criminal violations. One finding is still in the process of clarification and investigation, while one other finding of alleged violation is still in the process of being discussed on the alleged article.

Finally, Aru Islands Regency is currently handling a report, currently in the process of clarification and investigation.