Deputy Regent Makes Sure There Are No Obstacles In Central Mamberamo Even Though The Regent Is A Fugitive From The KPK

Deputy Regent of Central Mamberamo Yonas Kanelak/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - Deputy Regent of Central Mamberamo Yonas Kanelak ensured that the wheels of government will continue to run normally even though Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak is a fugitive from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The regent's work is now being carried out so that there will be no disturbance.

"I have done well. There are no problems," Yonas told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, August 3.

He made sure the community remained well served after Ricky was on the run.

"There is no problem (in, red) Central Mamberamo at this time," said Yonas.

Meanwhile, when asked about Ricky's whereabouts, Yonas admitted that he did not know. He didn't want to say much about it.

"I do not know. I will not comment on the problem," he said.

Yonas was summoned by the KPK to be investigated regarding the alleged bribery and gratification that ensnared the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak.

Besides Yonas, investigators also summoned another witness, namely a civil servant of Central Mamberamo Regency named Slamet. However, Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, has not yet detailed what the two witnesses were investigating.

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.