KPK Reveals Regent Of Mamberamo Is Escaped By Land And Brings 3 Bags

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (Photo: Wardhani Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak fled by land. This also denies any information that Ricky fled by plane to Papua New Guinea.

"We make sure that he (Ricky, ed) (runs away, ed) by land on July 13, 2022," said KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri at a press conference at the KPK Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 8.

Firli said Ricky ran away with the help of several police officers. Those who help have already been rewarded.

During the escape, the former Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK revealed that Ricky had brought a number of items. Including three bags whose contents are still unknown.

"We also know what was brought, but we don't know the contents. We don't know if it's the contents. But if it's true, there are three bags," he said.

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.