Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud Allegedly Involved in Bribery: KPK

Thursday, 13 January 2022 – 15:54 GMT+7
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KPK acting spokesperson Ali Fikri / Credit: KPK

jpnn.com, JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud was detained on Wednesday (12/1) over an alleged bribery case.

"We have detained state officials in the North Penajam Paser area on suspicion of accepting bribes and gratuities," said KPK deputy chairman Nurul Ghufron.

A total of 11 people were detained by the KPK, said KPK acting spokesperson Ali Fikri in his statement, Thursday (13/1).

Apart from Abdul, there were 10 unidentified officials who were detained.

Ali said that Abdul was detained in Jakarta.

The detainees are still undergoing intensive examination. (tan/mcr20/jpnn)

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The KPK has said that North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud was detained over an alleged bribery case.