Only One Corruption Case Reporter Has Received A 'Prize' Since The Past 2016

Emblem of Corruption Eradication Commission (Wardhany Tsa Tsia / VOI)

JAKARTA - Many corruption cases investigated by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) originate from public reports. It's just that this institution has only once given a premium to a reporter of a corruption case.

Acting KPK spokesman for prosecution Ali Fikri stated this. According to him, since 2016, this anti-graft agency has only given awards to people who actively report corruption around them until the case is investigated.

"Based on the information we received, only one person around 2016 has received a premium reward as a reporter according to Government Regulation Number 71 of 2000 as amended by Government Regulation Number 43 of 2018 concerning procedures for implementing community participation and giving awards in the prevention and eradication of acts criminal corruption, "Ali told reporters, Sunday, June 14.

There are several reasons why not all reporters of corruption have not received their rights. First, this happened because of the lack of reporting data. This, can occur because of the existence of self-protection for reporters of corruption cases.

In addition, a number of corruption cases handled by the institution are usually not only reported by a single source. Thus, accurate data validation is necessary to decide which reporters are eligible to receive premiums.

Ali said that the KPK realizes the important role of society in preventing and eradicating corruption. So, this institution continues to be committed to maintaining and fostering this participation by providing a premium as an appreciation.

"The KPK realizes that public participation in the prevention and eradication of criminal acts of corruption is necessary so that it needs to be maintained and nurtured so that it can continue to foster an anti-corruption culture," said Ali.

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It is known, President Joko Widodo has signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 43 of 2018 concerning Procedures for Implementing Community Participation and Giving Awards in the Prevention and Eradication of Corruption Crimes.

In the PP, whistleblowers who provide information about suspected corruption to law enforcers will be awarded an award in the form of a charter.

In addition, the reporter will be given a premium with a maximum total of Rp200 million after the case he reports has the right legal force.