After OTT, Bengkulu Governor Rohidin Arrived At The KPK

Bengkulu Governor Rohidin Mersyah arrived at the KPK office (Diah Ayu/VOI)

Governor of Bengkulu Rohidin Mersyah arrived at the Red and White House of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) today at around 15:32 WIB. Rohidin arrived escorted by KPK official vehicle.

Rohidin's arrival was related to the KPK's hand arrest operation (OTT) in Bengkulu, Saturday, November 24. Wearing a long sleeved shirt, hat and mask, Rohidin entered the KPK building without saying any sentence.

The KPK confirmed that it had carried out a hand arrest operation (OTT) on seven people in Bengkulu on Saturday, November 23 night. The KPK also confiscated some money in conjunction with the OTT which is suspected to be related to funding in the 2024 Pilkada.

"The fees to employees for regional election funding seem to be," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata to reporters on Sunday, November 24.

Alex has not been able to explain the value of the money that was also confiscated. Currently, the party being dragged by OTT is being taken to the KPK's Red and White Building for inspection.

"It's clearer that this afternoon it will be explained," said Alex.

Previously, the KPK investigating team was reportedly carrying out an investigation in Bengkulu. This was confirmed by the Bengkulu Police Chief, Kombes Pol. Deddy Nata, who mentioned that there was an examination by the KPK at the Bengkulu Police Headquarters.

"Yes, that's right, the KPK, we just have to wait for the activity for a while. For the number, I don't know, we'll just have to wait. Because those who carry out activities are not the Bengkulu Police, and I don't know anything about their activities, please be patient while waiting for further developments," said Kombes Pol. Deddy in Bengkulu City, Saturday, November 23.