N. Sumatra officials to probe KKN

MEDAN, North Sumatra: North Sumatra Legislative Council speaker Ahmad Azhari said on Monday that he would soon set up a special team to investigate allegations of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), which involved the use of some Rp 10 billion in public funds and the sale of 50 luxurious cars at provincial administration offices.

Speaking in a response to a demand from six local non- governmental organizations (NGOs) on Monday, Ahmad said the special team would be established next week and currently the Council was selecting its prospective members of the team.

Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH) chairman Irham Buana Nasution, who is also the spokesman of the six NGOs, said the team should not protect any errant officers involved in KKN.

He added that the provincial prosecutor's office would also have to be active in investigating the cases. --JP