Jakarta, Legal Literacy - As many as 78 KPK employees were caught extorting and were punished by apologizing simultaneously.

Employees of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) who were found guilty in the case of illegal levies (extortion) made a joint apology at the KPK's Juang Building, Jakarta, on Monday (26/2/2024). A total of 78 KPK employees apologized today, with those who were severely sanctioned by the KPK Supervisory Board (Dewas) directly reading out the apology. They acknowledged the ethical errors they had committed and promised not to repeat them.

In their statement, they admitted to violating the Code of Ethics and Conduct Guidelines by abusing their positions, authorities, and influence as members of the KPK, both for personal and group interests. The implementation of sanctions from the KPK Supervisory Board was led by the Secretary-General of the KPK, Cahya H. Harefa, witnessed by the Deputy Chairman of the KPK, Alexander Marwata, members of the KPK Supervisory Board, and structural staff of the KPK.

Cahya expressed his concern and sorrow over the ethical punishment received by them as members of the KPK for actions that were contrary to the values of integrity, synergy, justice, professionalism, and leadership held by the KPK.

He emphasized the need to learn from this incident, so that KPK members can carry out their duties and positions by prioritizing core values. KPK. Cahya also reminded KPK members to avoid deviations, maintain organizational integrity, and always conduct self-introspection.

Previously, the KPK Supervisory Board had stated that 90 KPK employees were involved in extortion cases at the KPK Detention Center. Of these, 78 employees have been subject to severe sanctions in the form of a direct apology, while the other 12 will be processed further by the Secretariat General of the KPK.