KPK told to verify candidates' wealth

KPK told to verify candidates' wealth

JAKARTA: Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid urged the
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Saturday to verify the
wealth reports submitted by presidential candidates and their
running mates to the General Elections Commission (KPU) to ensure
the formation of a clean government.

Nurcholish made the call on the sidelines of a seminar on the
2004-2009 presidential term here on Saturday.

Popularly known as Cak Nur, the scholar said verification was
necessary to track down the sources of the candidates' wealth and
campaign funds. The task could be carried out by either the KPK
or the KPU, as both were authorized to do so.

"The KPU should disqualify any candidate who has been proven
to have used illegal funds for their campaign," Cak Nur said. --
Antara