KPK Detains Bogor Regent Ade Yasin

JAKARTADAILY.ID - The Corruption Eradication Commission or KPK has named Bogor Regent Ade Yasin suspect after he was caught in a sting operation.

Ade Yasin left the KPK investigators room wearing an orange vest early morning today, April 28, 2022.

As he left the investigator's room, Ade Yasin also appeared to be handcuffed. He was escorted into the press conference room.

Apart from Ade Yasin, the KPK also detained several people. They were also seen wearing an orange vest.

Together with Ade Yasin, a number of officials from the Bogor Regency Government were also questioned.

Ade Yasin, who is also chairperson of the West Java Regional Leadership Council of the United Development Party (PPP), was arrested in an alleged bribery case found in the Bogor Regency Government's financial report.

The investigators have arrested 12 people, including the Bogor Regent Ade Yasin, several officials and civil servants in the Bogor Regency Government, as well as several parties from the West Java Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).

"Currently, marathon inspections and clarifications are still being carried out at the KPK's Red and White House," said Ali Fikri, Acting Spokesperson for the KPK, in his statement on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Furthermore, Ali said that a certain amount of cash was found in the sting operation. The amount is still being calculated and will be re-confirmed to the arrested parties.

"News about further developments will be conveyed," he said.

The article was translated from Pikiran-Rakyat.com's article titled "KPK Tahan Bupati Bogor Ade Yasin Usai Terjaring OTT".

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