Bogus KPK officials 'extorting governors'

Bogus KPK officials 'extorting governors'

JAKARTA: State officials, particularly those in the regions,
should be wary of people posing as Corruption Eradication
Commission (KPK) officials demanding money, the KPK warned on
Friday.

"The number of blackmail complaints from governors is
increasing. These people pretend to be KPK members or employees
and ask local officials, including those who are involved in
legal cases, for money or other valuable goods," KPK deputy
chairman Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas said.

Governors who have reported cases of blackmail included those
from South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, Central, South and North
Sulawesi. They all refused to pay any money.

The KPK, which is investigating a graft case involving Aceh
Governor Abdullah Puteh, has reported the cases to police.

"KPK employees are not allowed to contact anyone in a private
or personal capacity during their work. We all are being
monitored through the use of a technological device to ensure
transparency," Erry said. -- JP