Sutiyoso supports irregularities probe

Sutiyoso supports irregularities probe

JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that he supported an
investigation by the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office into alleged
irregularities reported by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).

"I support the action taken by the prosecutor's office. I will
punish any official who is proven guilty," said Sutiyoso.

He was commenting on the questioning of the head of the
population and civil registration agency, Silviana Murni, by
prosecutors on Thursday.

Silviana was the first city official questioned as a witness
in connection with the reports of irregularities worth some Rp
820 billion in several institutions under the control of the city
administration.

Sutiyoso also encouraged the prosecutor's office to question
other officials who may be responsible for the irregularities.

Before BPK revealed its findings in February, there had been
allegations of corruption involving city officials and city
councillors, but legal proceedings were not taken.--JP