Police Investigate Alleged Embezzlement Of Money Incentives For COVID-19 Funeral Officers In Malang

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MALANG - Police are investigating a case of embezzlement of incentives for COVID-19 funeral workers in Malang City, East Java. Regarding this allegation, the Head of the Malang City Cemetery UPT has been removed.

Malang City Police Chief, AKBP Budi Hermanto, will investigate allegations of embezzlement of funeral staff incentives. His party has also coordinated with the Malang City Government.

"We have coordinated with the Malang City Government and we will investigate the alleged case," said Budi, Tuesday, September 7.

In addition, the police are also waiting for the results of an internal audit from the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP). In addition, Buher continued as the Malang Police Chief is called, his party also coordinated with the Malang State Prosecutor's Office to conduct an investigation.

"We'll see if it was intentional or not. So far, it is still under investigation," he said.

Previously, Malang Corruption Watch (MCW), in its report suspected that there had been embezzlement and illegal levies (extortion) of incentive funds for COVID-19 funeral officers. It was found that gravedigger incentives were not given in full.

In addition, there were allegations of extortion under the pretext of administrative requirements. MCW found allegations of extortion from the total incentive value of Rp. 750 thousand, reportedly deducted by Rp. 100,000.