The Capim Pansel And The KPK Council Make Sure There Are No Discussions To Release Certain Candidates

The Jakarta Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Building (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Selection Committee (Pansel) for Candidates for Leadership (Kapim) and the Supervisory Board of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will certainly be independent. They never discussed candidates from the trust of anyone from the start being appointed.

"We are truly independent," said Pansel Member Capim and KPK Supervisory Board Ivan Yustiavanda in a written statement, Sunday, June 23.

Ivan emphasized that the Capim Pansel and the KPK Council had never discussed certain names. "Since the beginning, there has been no discussion with anyone regarding certain candidates," said the Head of the Center for Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis (PPATK).

"We are nine Pansel appointed people who are really given the mandate to choose the best, God willing, as we all hope without any pressure or trust from anyone," Ivan continued.

For information, registration of prospective KPK leaders and candidates for the KPK Supervisory Board for the 2024-2029 period is open on June 26. The registration period will end on July 15.

In carrying out their duties, the Capim Pansel and the KPK Council have heard input from many parties such as media leaders and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Not only that, they have come to the anti-corruption commission on Tuesday, June 12.

Chairman of the Selection Committee (Pansel) for Leadership Candidates (Capim) and the KPK Council Yusuf Ateh invited the KPK to propose an internal name as a candidate at that time. He and his team have asked for information in a closed audience today.

"Earlier, we also asked for information about it from the leadership," Yusuf told reporters at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, June 12.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Alexander Marwata said deputies who met the criteria were welcome to run as candidates for the Capim. For example, Deputy for Prevention and Monitoring of the KPK Pahala Nainggolan.