A Fugitive And Now Being Chased By The KPK, These Are The Characteristics Of The Central Mamberamo Regent

Acting spokesman for the KPK, Ali Fikri, shows the statement from the Regent of Central Mamberamo, Ricky Ham Pagawak, who is on the KPK wanted list. (VOI-Tsa Tsia)

JAKARTA - Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak is now being pursued by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). He fled when he was about to be forcibly picked up as a suspect in alleged bribery and gratification related to project work in his area.

Then what are the characteristics of Ricky?

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said Ricky was about 160 centimeters tall. His skin color is dark brown and he is fat.

"He weighs approximately 80 kilograms and has black hair," Ali told reporters, Tuesday, August 2.

As previously reported, the KPK continues to investigate allegations of bribery and gratification in Central Mamberamo, Papua. Several witnesses have been called and searches have been carried out.

However, in the middle of the process, Ricky, who had not been announced as a suspect, ran away. He is said to have fled to Papua New Guinea by way of a rat with the help of a number of parties, including an aide and two members of the TNI.

Regarding the assistance provided by the TNI, the KPK said it had sent a letter to the Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) to coordinate to examine the two members. Moreover, based on information circulating, a TNI soldier holds the rank of Dandim.

The KPK has confirmed that it will ensnare anyone under Article 21 of the Anti-Corruption Law. Here's what the article says:

"Everyone who intentionally prevents, hinders, or thwarts directly or indirectly the investigation, prosecution, and examination in court against suspects and defendants or witnesses in corruption cases, shall be punished with imprisonment for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 12 years. ."