The National Police Food Task Force Intervenes In The Case Of The President's Bansos Rice Being Buried In Depok

JAKARTA - The National Police's Food Task Force intervened to investigate the findings of President Jokowi's social assistance package that was buried in Serab Village, Sukmajaya, Depok, West Java. The search for evidence and clues was carried out to make the case clear.

"Yes, we are still investigating," Chief of the National Police's Food Task Force Brigadier General Whisnu Hermawan, Tuesday, August 2.

Whisnu confirmed that he had dispatched a team to the location since Monday, August 1, night. However, it is reluctant to explain in detail the temporary results.

In the process of deepening, his party will examine the relevant witnesses. For example, JNE and Rudy Samin.

"Everything can be explored, starting from the Minister of Social Affairs, Bulog, JNE. We will do everything in depth," said Whisnu.

President Jokowi's social assistance package was found in the Kampung Serab area, Sukmajaya, Depok, West Java, on Sunday, July 31.

The discovery of the presidential social assistance items for residents affected by COVID-19 buried in the ground was revealed after the heir of the land owner, Rudi Samin, carried out excavations using heavy equipment and was being handled by the Depok Police.

The Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E. Zulpan said that JNE acknowledged the rice found buried in the land located in Serab Village, Sukmajaya, Depok, West Java. The reason is that the rice has been damaged by the rain.

"Then the stockpiled rice is damaged rice, this is JNE's confession," said Zulpan.