KPK Reveals Received Much Information About The Presence Of Central Mamberamo Regent

Illustration of the KPK Building in Kuningan, South Jakarta. (Between)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said the search for Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak is still ongoing. In fact, investigators are said to have obtained information on the whereabouts of the fugitive.

"Regarding the regent's escape, we are still receiving information (of Ricky's whereabouts, ed), and this needs to be clarified," said KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Karyoto in Jakarta, Thursday, August 4.

Karyoto did not specify what information entered his institution. He just made sure, reviewed and verified as was done when he received information that law enforcement was helping Ricky's escape.

"Because in law enforcement there are people who are suspected of being good or helpful, but we need to confirm this," he said.

"We just confirm first and moreover there is an institution," he continued.

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.