Police Chief Removed After Rp2 Trillion Drama 'Drama' Akidi Tio, South Sumatra Police Chief: Alhamdullilah, Keep Up The Spirit!

Symbolic handover of assistance from the family of businessman Akidi Tio through the South Sumatra Police (DOK Polri)

JAKARTA - Inspector General Eko Indra Heri responded to his removal from his position as South Sumatra Police Chief. Instead, he was grateful for the decision by the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

"Thank God," said Irje Eko to VOI, Thursday, August 26

In fact, Inspector General Eko stated firmly that he remained enthusiastic wherever he served. Because, as a member of the Police must always be ready for any given task.

"Keep the spirit and continue to spread kindness," said Inspector General Eko.

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has removed Inspector General Eko Indra Heri from the position of South Sumatra Police Chief. The dismissal of Inspector General Eko occurred shortly after the case of fraudulent donations from Akidi Tio's son worth Rp2 trillion.

The removal was stated in the secret telegram (STR) number ST/1701/VIII/KEP2021. "Yes, it is true that there is rotation," said the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono.

However, Argo denied that Inspector General Eko Indra Heri's rotation was related to the donation funds. According to him, the rotation of Polri members is only a refresher of the organization.

In the STR, Inspector General Eko Indra Heri was transferred to the position of Karosahli, the National Police Chief. Meanwhile, Inspector General Toni Harmanto will replace his position.

"Just a refresh of the organization," said Argo.