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KPK Detain 14 Officials in OTT for Project Bribery Allegations; Thobari Sent
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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), led by Deputy Chair Fitroh Rohcahyanto and spokesperson Budi Prasetyo, executed an Operation Tangkap Tangan in Rejang Lebong targeting Bupati Muhammad Fikri Thobari alongside the Wakil bupati. A total of 13 individuals were detained on Monday evening for alleged project bribery schemes related to a tragedy at Bantargebang mining site; nine suspects remain held locally while seven others and Mr. Thobari have been transported to Jakarta pending further examination.
Key Points
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1The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), led by its spokesperson Budi Prasetyo, conducted an Operation to Arrest Suspects (OTT) in the Regency of Bengkulu on Monday evening.
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2Bupati Rejang Lebong Muhammad Fikri Thobari was arrested during this operation and is currently being transported from Bengkulu province towards Jakarta for further examination at Gedung Merah Putih headquarters.
Developments
[Mar] Mar.10, Tue
Bupati Rejang Lebong Muhammad Fikri Thobari and other officials were brought to the KPK's Jakarta office for further examination after being arrested in Bengkulu.
[Mon 9/3], [Mar] Mar.08, Sun
KPK conducted an Operation Arrest Suspects (OTT) at Rejang Lebong Regency and sealed the official residence of several officials involved with alleged project bribery.