Yesterday's Legal News: KPK Investigates Mulyono, Police Vow Zero Tolerance for Rogue Officers
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several notable legal developments made headlines yesterday, including the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigating the connection between dual positions held by the Head of Banjarmasin Medium Tax Office, Mulyono, in a tax restitution corruption case, and the Indonesian National Police declaring zero tolerance for officers who commit violations. The following is ANTARA’s summary of yesterday’s key legal news:
- KPK investigates link between Mulyono’s dual positions and tax restitution case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the connection between Mulyono’s concurrent positions whilst serving as Head of the Banjarmasin Medium Tax Service Office (KPP Madya) in South Kalimantan and a suspected corruption case involving tax restitution claims.
“Whether there is ultimately a connection to suspected acts of corruption committed, or whether this served as a modus operandi for manipulating tax values, or whether there are other methods that constitute elements of suspected criminal corruption, including conflicts of interest — all of this is still being investigated,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo in a statement confirmed and cited in Jakarta on Sunday.
He further explained that the handling of ethical matters concerning Mulyono, who holds positions in 12 companies, has been referred by the KPK to the Ministry of Finance.
- Karawang Regency enforces closure of nightlife venues during Ramadan
The Karawang Regency Government in West Java has enforced the closure and prohibition of nightlife venue operations during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah as an effort to maintain a conducive atmosphere in the area.
“We will not permit any form of nightlife entertainment venue to operate during the holy month of Ramadan,” said Karawang Regent Aep Syaepuloh in Karawang on Sunday.
He stated that the enforcement of the nightlife venue operational ban was agreed upon at a coordination meeting attended by various parties, including representatives of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Karawang.
- LPSK reaches out regarding child trafficking case in Tamansari, West Jakarta
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has taken proactive steps by reaching out regarding a suspected case of trafficking involving toddlers aged 3 and 5 years old, as well as two infants aged 5 to 6 months in Tamansari, West Jakarta.
LPSK Deputy Chairman Antonius P. S. Wibowo said that since 11 February, the LPSK had contacted the National Police Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) and the West Jakarta Metropolitan Police to coordinate and ensure the fulfilment of victims’ rights.
“The LPSK has proactively communicated to coordinate with the police to ensure victims receive comprehensive protection,” said Antonius in a statement received in Jakarta on Sunday.
- Pekalongan Police investigate shooting of Central Java DPRD member’s husband
Pekalongan Police are continuing to investigate the shooting of Amat Muzakhim (56), the husband of Central Java Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD) member Nur Fatwah, allegedly carried out by an unknown assailant on Saturday (14 February) evening.
Pekalongan Police Chief AKBP Rachmad C. Yusuf said in Pekalongan on Sunday that the projectile recovered is still undergoing laboratory examination to determine its type and calibre.
“This projectile will undergo further investigation and examination by the Central Java Regional Police Forensic Laboratory Division. We will communicate the results in due course,” he said.
- Police affirm zero tolerance for internal personnel involved in narcotics
The Indonesian National Police have affirmed zero tolerance for internal personnel proven to be involved in narcotics cases, in connection with the designation of inactive Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro as a suspect in a narcotics possession case.
Head of the National Police Public Relations Division Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir said in Jakarta on Sunday that the police are law enforcers entrusted with the mandate to eradicate all forms of criminal offences, including narcotics, which constitute an extraordinary crime.
“The Indonesian National Police once again affirms its commitment to showing zero tolerance for all forms of narcotics and psychotropic substance abuse, whether committed by members of the public or by internal police personnel,” he said at a press conference.