Bogor Regency examines 14 civil servants over alleged job-selling practices
Bogor Regency (ANTARA) - The Bogor Regency Government, West Java, through its Inspectorate, is examining 14 civil servants (ASN) regarding alleged job-selling practices, which is currently in the investigative stage.
Bogor Regency Secretary Ajat Rochmat Jatnika in Cibinong on Saturday stated that the handling of the case has now entered the investigative phase, so the approach is no longer limited to personnel development but involves deepening facts and collecting legally relevant data.
“The Inspectorate is currently conducting an investigation. The approach focuses more on finding facts and data that are legally relevant if the process proceeds further,” Ajat said.
He explained that to date, 14 ASN have been questioned. This number has increased from the previous 12, in line with the deepening process carried out by the inspectorate team.
According to Ajat, the examinations are conducted using a cross-check method between statements to ensure the validity of the information obtained. This is important so that every finding is not based on assumptions but supported by strong evidence.
“There are approximately 14 ASN who have been questioned, followed by cross-checks among them. Because if it’s only based on opinions without evidence, it becomes weak data,” he said.
He added that the formal investigation report is still under the Inspectorate’s authority and has not yet been submitted to the local government. However, they aim to publicise the results in the near future.
“We haven’t received the investigation report yet; it’s still the Inspectorate’s domain. The target is perhaps Tuesday or Wednesday when it can be submitted,” he said.
Regarding the status of the examined ASN, Ajat said it cannot yet be confirmed as they are awaiting the official investigation results. Similarly, the sanctions to be imposed will be determined after the examination is complete.
“We’ll wait for the investigation results. Including regarding sanctions,” he stated.
He emphasised that the case has become a public concern, so the local government is pushing for the investigation to be conducted quickly and transparently.
“The sooner it is conveyed to the public, the more the integrity of ASN management in Bogor Regency will be evident,” Ajat said.
Previously, Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto had directed the Inspectorate to prepare a report to law enforcement authorities so that the case handling does not stop at the administrative level but can proceed to criminal proceedings.
The alleged job-selling practices are said to have originated from certain ASN offering structural positions to several employees since 2022 in exchange for money paid in stages. The Inspectorate is still gathering data and statements to ensure the validity of findings before determining further steps.