Ono Surono's House Raided, Request to Disable CCTV Questioned

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) raided the home of West Java DPRD Deputy Chairman Ono Surono in Bandung City and Indramayu. West Java Indigenous Community figure Eka Santosa expressed concern, stating that the KPK acted arbitrarily in the legal process it conducted.

“I respect law enforcement. However, law enforcement must not be carried out in ways that violate procedures and injure the principles of justice,” said the former West Java DPRD Chairman.

According to him, the request to turn off CCTV during the raid, as well as the absence of a permit from the Chief of the District Court, are very serious matters that cannot be tolerated.

“This is not merely a technical issue, but it concerns the integrity of law enforcement institutions. If even basic procedures are ignored, it is reasonable for the public to question what is behind all this,” he emphasised.

He added that the seizure of items allegedly unrelated to the case strengthens the impression of forced actions.

Law enforcement must not turn into a tool of pressure.

“I strongly remind the Corruption Eradication Commission not to lose public trust due to deviant practices from legal principles. Do not let this process create a perception as a political order aimed at pressuring Ono Surono,” he asserted.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) provided firm clarification regarding allegations of non-compliance with procedures in the raid on Ono Surono’s house.

This case is a development from the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) sting operation (OTT) in April 2023.