What Are KPK Detainees Doing To Spend The Victory Day Of Eid Al-Fitr This Year?

Red and White House (Irfan Meidianto/VOI)

JAKARTA - The suspects in the corruption case detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are allowed to pray Eid al-Fitr. They held Eid prayers at the Pomdam Jaya Guntur Rutan Mosque, Tuesday, May 2.

"The policy of the detention house (rutan) on the first and second days of Eid 1443 Hijri is as follows, the implementation of the first day of Eid prayers is centered at the Pomdam Jaya Guntur Prison Mosque," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri in a written statement quoted Tuesday, May 2 .

After the prayers are finished, KPK prisoners will be given the opportunity to stay in touch. It's just that, Ali said, this activity will be carried out online.

"This policy refers to the 2020 Circular Letter of the Directorate General of Law and Human Rights of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights concerning Progressive Steps to Combat the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus," he said.

This online visit facility is carried out using a video call application starting at 09.00 WIB - 12.00 WIB. For families who want to stay in touch, can register in advance.

Ali said, for corruptors who are detained at the KPK Red and White Rutan, the family can register at number 087847025706. Meanwhile, for corruptors who are in the Guntur Rutan, you can call 087847025683 and whose families are detained at the KPK Rutan in Lot C1 can call 087847025703.

Not only that, prisoners can also be sent food. Acceptance of this deposit will take place from 08.00 WIB to 11.00 WIB.

Then, Ali also said that the prisoners would also be facilitated to eat together with other inmates. This activity is carried out in each prison.

"Especially for prisoners on the first day of Eid, the detention center provides facilities to eat with fellow prisoners regularly and always observe strict health protocols," he concluded.