Head Of West Java PP PP Says Members Don't Receive Money From Restaurant Owners

West Jakarta Satpol PP Head Tamo Sijabat/ Photo: Antara

JAKARTA – A viral video of the actions of West Jakarta Satpol PP personnel who is suspected of collecting 'rations' in a restaurant has irritated netizens. The reason is that the officers who are supposed to control the city environment actually commit violations in the form of illegal levies or extortion.

In the aftermath of the action, West Jakarta Head of West Jakarta Satpol PP Tamo Sijabat sanctioned the Satpol PP person.

"Last night, 5 people were prosecuted. We will take action according to the regulations. Some are for a month, some are 3 months, pay cuts," said Tamo Sijabat to reporters, Thursday, October 28.

The sanctions given by Tamo are a form of firmness, and as an example so that no more members commit violations, such as extortion. Tamo said, in supervising the place of business, not all provisions must be asked.

"I'm impressed with the fault-finding mode. For example, the leadership has directed, the PPKM being asked is sufficient, capacity, vaccine or not, and operating hours. it's the same as finding fault. People may think it's looking for money or asking for money. For that mistake we take action," he explained again.

Meanwhile, when asked about whether the member withdrew the money, Tamo denied it.

"No, they made a statement that there was no receipt of money. I also saw that the post was deleted, so there's a connection between this," he said.

Previously, a video circulated on social media showing two Satpol PP officers talking to a woman suspected of being the owner of a restaurant. According to the video, the Satpol PP person asked for some money from the restaurant owner.