The Police Said About Their Members Being General Even Though They Had Been Sanctioned With Democracy

Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan (Rizky AP/VOI)

JAKARTA - The National Police has spoken about the spotlight on the decision to raise the rank of Kombes Rizal Irawan to become Brigadier General (Brigjen). Because, his figure was involved in ethical violations until he was given a demosi sanction. Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan said that career development of Polri members was of course through a process. For example, Brigadier General Rizal Irawan has undergone the sanctions given. "The sentence has been served and has ended," Ramadhan told reporters, Thursday, June 22. Brigadier General Rizal Irawan was originally sanctioned with a demonstration based on the decision of the Professional Code of Ethics Commission (KKEP) Number PUT/13/II/2022. Initially he was sentenced to a demonstration for 5 years. However, Rizal Irawan filed an appeal against the decision. So that the sentence was reduced to one year. The sanction was given because he was involved in a series of extortion cases of Richard Mille who befell a businessman named Tony Trisno. Brigadier General Rizal Irawan is said to have ordered his subordinates to ask for a sum of money.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Rizal Irawan is currently assigned outside the National Police institution. He is said to have been placed in Deputy IV BIN in charge of economic affairs. "The person concerned will be promoted to March 2023," said Ramadhan.