Deputy Mayor Launches Video Contest for Illegal Levies at Bogor Market, with Rp 500,000 Prize

Bogor - The Deputy Mayor of Bogor, Jenal Mutaqin, is holding a contest with a cash prize of Rp 500,000 for residents who can record videos of illegal levy (pungli) practices at the Bogor Market. Jenal explained that the contest is being held because he remains concerned about the prevalence of pungli practices at the market. “Yes, because I feel sorry as a Bogor resident. If there’s a reward, those brave enough to report pungli can try submitting it to the number I provided yesterday,” Jenal told reporters on Tuesday (7/4/2026). Therefore, Jenal invites residents with evidence to report it, either to the Bogor City Police or the Pungli Eradication Task Force. “Why should we be afraid? If the root cause isn’t resolved, we’ll never clean it up until doomsday, and the traders will return because there are backers protecting them,” he explained. Videos recording pungli practices can be sent to the Deputy Mayor of Bogor’s complaint service via the number 0821-2542-0252. Jenal also expressed his desire to provide benefits to the community before his term as Deputy Mayor of Bogor ends. “So in my four-year term, fastabiqul khairat, the best people are those most beneficial to others, able to benefit others,” he said.