The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Ensures That It Does Not Give Tolerance In The Extortion Case Of Detention Centers

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will not tolerate its employees who participate in illegal levies at the Class I Rutan in East Jakarta branch of the Merah Putih building. Anyone who is guilty will be investigated both ethically and criminally.

"We still adhere to zero tolerance for all KPK personnel," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters quoted from the Indonesian KPK YouTube, Monday, June 26.

"Currently, there are five concrete things that the anti-corruption commission has done," said Ali. First, is to investigate allegations of extortion in detention centers.

"Secondly, carry out ethical examinations by the KPK Supervisory Board," he said.

Third, employees suspected of being involved are now being investigated by the KPK Inspectorate. Then, they were also relieved of their duties so that they focused on following the ongoing legal process.

"The fifth KPK has conducted a thorough evaluation of the management of the KPK branch detention center," said Ali.

"Anyone suspected of carrying out employee discipline and even then the crime will definitely be dealt with firmly," he continued.

As previously reported, the KPK Supervisory Board found allegations of illegal levies at the KPK Detention Center. The value is fantastic to reach Rp4 billion and has been carried out since December 2021-March 2022.

Based on this finding, Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur said the investigation was currently underway. Anyone involved will be brushed indiscriminately.