KPK Regarding Depok Firefighters Viral Criticism Of Damaged Equipment: If There Is Corruption, They Can Be Dealt With

Depok Sandi firefighters who went viral for criticizing the damaged device (@depokupadeta)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and other law enforcement officers could have intervened if a prominent practice was found at the Depok City Fire and Rescue Service (DPKP). This was conveyed by KPK Spokesperson Tessa Mahardika in response to the viral video of Depok City DPKP officers, Sandi Butar Butar who showed and criticized the work equipment was damaged and never repaired. Although he did not get any information about the conditions there but he suspected that the incident was related to budget management. "Yes, it may be related to budget management," said Tessa, starting her statement in the 'Kepin Jubir' event quoted from the official Instagram account of the KPK RI, Monday, July 29. Tessa said that his institution could not arbitrarily say there was a corrupt practice related to the condition of the neglected equipment. The audit needs to be carried out first, for example by the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP). "There could be corruption there, now, who is in charge, of course, if there is an audit from the BPKP can be seen," he said. "If there is a deviation or loss there so that the things conveyed by one of our viral friends, well, it can be followed up by the KPK, the police, or prosecutor's office. (So, red) traced first," continued the spokesman with the investigator's background. Previously reported, the Depok Damkar officer named Sandi Butar Butar who complained about the condition of equipment damaged through the video 'room tour' went viral in social media. He also asked for forgiveness if he could not respond to the needs of the community because conditions were not optimal.

Still in the same video, Sandi recorded one by one, ranging from damaged chainsaws to fire truck hand brakes that did not work properly. He said, he had been asking for repairs for months to be able to help the community optimally but there was no response. However, after this action went viral, it was not an improvement made by the Depok City Government. Sandi was actually given guidance and stated that this internal problem should be resolved and not disclosed to the public.