JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that Pemalang Regent Mukti Agung's sting operation (OTT) is related to alleged cases of buying and selling positions and project procurement. It is suspected that the bribery took place on Thursday, August 11.
"We have arrested some 23 people from Pemalang related to allegations of corruption, bribery and illegal levies in the procurement of goods and services and positions," said KPK Deputy Chair Nurul Ghufron to reporters, Friday, August 12.
Even so, Ghufron did not specify how much money was in the silent operation. The KPK now still has 1x24 hours to examine those caught in the silent operation.
Later, the announcement of the suspect and the construction of the alleged bribery will be delivered at a press conference. The public is asked to be patient and not speculate.
"KPK is investigating, at a later time we will explain in more detail," he said.
Previously, the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, warned that the OTT Mukti Agung should be a warning. Regional heads are asked to stay away from all forms of corruption.
"I've actually reminded my friends (regional heads in Central Java Province) many times and of course I'll wait for the developments," said Ganjar in Semarang, as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, August 11.
According to Ganjar, communication in an effort to warn regional heads in Central Java Province not to be involved in corruption has been carried out intensely, especially since the Central Java Provincial Government has long cooperated with the KPK in preventing corruption.
"I always remind him because in fact our cooperation with law enforcement, with the KPK has been too frequent," he said.
Ganjar revealed that the KPK in each of its activities in Central Java does not only carry out socialization and education in eradicating corruption, but also includes warnings or codes that regional heads must pay attention to.
The emphasis, Ganjar continued, is self-control in each individual head of the region.
"Be careful, yes, in Central Java, there are things like buying and selling positions, there are people in Central Java who are playing projects, there are people like this that are considered evil. At that time, we must exercise self-control," he said.
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