Special Detachment Investigate ACT's Flow Of Funds To Terrorist Activities

Head of Banops Detachment 88 Anti-terror Police Kombes Aswin Siregar/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Special Detachment 88 (Densus) Anti-terror is investigating the flow of funds from the humanitarian agency Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) which leads to prohibited activities or terrorism. This investigation is the result of an analysis by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).

"Densus is still investigating this issue", said Head of the Banops Detachment 88 Anti-terror Police, Commissioner Aswin Siregar, to VOI, Tuesday, July 5.

However, when discussing further the flow of funds leading to prohibited activities or terrorism, Aswin declined to elaborate. This includes allegations that ACT is affiliated with a terrorist group.

PPATK on the previous occasion mentioned that the flow of funds from the humanitarian agency Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) was indicated to be used for personal interests. In fact, it leads to illicit activities.

"Yes, it is an indication of personal interest and is related to suspected prohibited activities", said Head of PPATK, Ivan Yustiavandana

In fact, these prohibited activities lead to acts of terrorism. Thus, the results of the search for the flow of funds have been submitted to law enforcement officials.

In this case, the results of the analysis were submitted to Special Detachment 88 and the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT).

"The transaction indicates that (terrorism, ed) but needs further investigation by the relevant law enforcement", he said.

For information, the ACT is a humanitarian organization that collects donations to help others who are affected by disasters or calamities.

However, recently there has been an issue that ACT has misused the budget. In fact, it is used for the personal interests of its leaders.