KPK OTT Regent Of Meranti And A Number Of Officials!

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a hand arrest operation (OTT) in Meranti Islands Regency, Riau Province last night. The Regent of Meranti Islands Muhammad Adil was caught in the arrest.

This was confirmed by the Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri. Ali said that a number of officials were also arrested and are now being taken to Jakarta with Adil.

"Last night, the KPK team succeeded in arresting several parties who were involved in corruption in Meranti Islands Regency, Riau. Several parties have been arrested including the Regent," Ali told reporters, Friday, April 7.

Ali has not detailed what corruption cases ensnared Adil and a number of people who were arrested. Ali said that currently the anti-corruption agency is still gathering further information.

"Currently the KPK team is still working. We continue to collect information from several parties," said Ali.

"After that, we will definitely convey the complete results of these activities as part of the KPK's information disclosure to the public," he continued.