Surya Paloh Considers KPK Dramatizing Hand Arrest Operation, TII: Hand Arrest Operation According To Rules, Not Dramatization

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JAKARTA - The head of the NasDem Party, Surya Paloh, said that the KPK often dramatizes hand arrest operations (OTT). But Transparency International Indonesia (TII) has a different view.

TII Research Department Manager Wawan Suyatmiko said the term 'caught in the hands' is clearly regulated in the Criminal Procedure Code. Debating the OTT terminology used by the KPK, called Wawan, is the same as questioning the application of the Criminal Procedure Code.

“Regarding the dramatization of OTT, it must be understood within the framework of the Criminal Procedure Code, that OTT is a type of operation, just like operations carried out by other law enforcement agencies. So OTT is just a term to make it easier to explain to the public about the incident of the arrest/arrest of suspected corruption," said Wawan when contacted by VOI, Monday, August 23.

Referring to the Criminal Procedure Code, after the OTT, the KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the status of those caught red-handed. If two pieces of evidence are found, the handling of the case will move up to the investigation stage.

"So the OTT is neat and in harmony with the rules, not dramatization," he continued.

Meanwhile, regarding Surya Paloh's statement regarding the presence of 100 KPK, it has no effect on stopping corruption without being accompanied by shame, Wawan said that Paloh's statement must be seen in its entirety.

“This means that in principle the KPK is a state institution authorized to eradicate corruption, its existence is still very much needed. Of course, the KPK is strong, has integrity, and is independent," he said.

“In terms of cultivating shame, I think the right thing is to cultivate thoughts and attitudes with integrity. Shame alone is not enough if it is not balanced with integrity. In this case, Surya Paloh as the head of the Nasdem Party can start by upholding the integrity of his party. Because, as we all know, political corruption is still dominant in infecting politicians," continued Wawan