The Secretary General Of The KPK Has Apparently Been Examined In The Detention Center Extortion Case

KPK Investigation Director Asep Guntur Rahayu/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said a number of internal officials had been investigated to investigate cases of illegal levies (extortion) in the detention center. One of them is the Secretary General of the KPK Cahya H. Harefa.

"Then related to the examination of several employees, as stated in this, there is the Secretary General," said KPK Investigation Director Asep Guntur Rahayu to reporters quoted on Wednesday, July 10.

Asep did not specify when the examination was carried out. Cahya said he was examined as a witness in this case.

Apart from Cahya, investigators also summoned internal anti-corruption commission officials such as the Head of the Human Resources Bureau (HR) of the KPK, Zuraida Retno Pamungkas. "We also (examine, red) the capacity as witnesses," he said.

"Why is this being asked for information in the capacity as a witness because there is a staffing process. There were dismissals and others, there were disciplinary penalties and others given by officials," he said.

Furthermore, the anti-corruption commission ensured that the extortion case for detention centers would continue to be handled completely. "We are not intolerant, meaning that we will not allow what happened here," said Asep.

It is certain that anyone who knows the alleged extortion will be summoned as a witness for questioning. "Whether it's a KPK employee or not a KPK employee, of course we will summon and we will ask for information," he said.

Previously reported, there were 15 people who were suspected of extortion in the KPK detention center. They include the Head of the KPK Detention Center Achmad Fauzi, former Acting KPK Karutan Deden Rochendi and Ristanta, and Hengki who are ex-Kamtib Detention Centers.

The suspects are suspected of having managed to raise up to Rp6.3 billion for four years from 2019-2023. The money was obtained from detainees in corruption cases with a variety of between Rp300 thousand and Rp20 million.

The handover is carried out directly or through a holding bank account controlled by the lurah and corting.

Prisoners then get exclusive facilities after giving money to officers. One of them can use a cellphone or power bank.

Meanwhile, those who do not pay or are late in depositing receive uncomfortable treatment. Among them, the detention room is locked from the outside, violations and reductions in sports rations, and gets a guard quota and more hygiene pickets.

The KPK also imposed disciplinary penalties on employees involved. A total of 66 people were fired after receiving a decree.