The Deputy Regent Of Mamberamo Is Being Examined By KPK

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has scheduled an examination of the Deputy Regent of Central Mamberamo, Yonas Kenelak. He will be questioned as a witness regarding the alleged bribery and gratification that ensnared the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri said Yonas was questioned today, Wednesday, August 3. The examination was carried out at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"The examination of witnesses of corruption related to the procurement of goods and services project within the Central Mamberamo Regency Government is for the suspect RHP," Ali told reporters.

In addition, investigators also summoned another witness, namely a civil servant of Central Mamberamo Regency named Slamet. However, Ali has not specified what will be explored from the two.

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 confirmed that it would continue to pursue Ricky. They did everything they could, including inviting people who knew Ricky's whereabouts to report to the 198 call center or inform the police.