Papuan Police Detain 3 Police Allegedly Help Escape the Regent of Central Mamberamo

Three police officers who were bodyguards for the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak were detained by the Papua Regional Police Propam. The three are suspected of helping Ricky escape, who is a KPK suspect. "From the report received, RHP (Ricky Ham Pagawak) has fled to Papua New Guinea via Skouw, Jayapura by crossing the path to Wutung, East Sepik," said Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri on Sunday, July 17, 2022, as reported by the news agency. Between, Tuesday (19/7/2022).

On the same occasion, the Head of Propam Polda Papua Kombes Gustav Urbinas stated that he had detained three members of the National Police for allegedly being involved in the attempt to escape Ricky. The three police officers who were detained were Aipda AI and Bripka JW from Brimob and Bripka EW from the Central Mamberamo Police. The third is Ricky's bodyguard who has served since he was the Regent of Central Mamberamo. "Aipda AI was reported to have prepared the vehicle used to escape and prepared a cellphone (HP) for RHP," said Kombes Gustav Urbinas.

Previously, the KPK officially included the Regent of Central Mamberamo, Papua Ricky Ham Pagawak, on the wanted list (DPO). Ricky ran away when he was about to be forcibly picked up by KPK investigators. "One of the parties who have been named a suspect in the alleged TPK case in the form of giving and receiving bribes and gratuities related to the implementation of various projects in the Central Mamberamo Regency Government of Papua Province, it's true, the KPK stated that it has been included in the wanted list (DPO)," said Acting Interpreter. Corruption Eradication Commission Ali Fikri spoke to reporters on Monday (18/7/2022).

Ali explained that currently the KPK has also examined a number of close relatives of Ricky Ham. They were asked about Ricky Ham's escape process. "To reveal the whereabouts of the suspect, the Investigative Team has summoned and examined various parties, including those closest to the suspect, who allegedly helped in the escape process of the suspect," he said.

"Currently, the team is still analyzing various information from the parties concerned," Ali continued. Ali reminded all parties not to assist or hinder the investigation by helping Ricky hide or escape. Ali ensured that there was a criminal snare for those who obstructed the investigation process.

“KPK asks the parties not to help the suspect in hiding or evading the law enforcement process on purpose. Because they can be subject to criminal charges for obstructing the case investigation process," said Ali. Ali also appealed to people who know about Ricky's whereabouts to report it to the KPK or to law enforcement officials. The goal is for Ricky to be quickly processed by law. "With this DPO status, the KPK urges people who know of its whereabouts to immediately report it to the KPK or other officials so that arrests can be made immediately," he said.

Ali also appreciated the Papuan Police for participating in the search for Ricky Ham. According to Ali, the KPK, law enforcement officials and elements of society have committed that corruption is the enemy of national development. "Because of course it has become the commitment of the KPK, law enforcement officers, and all elements of society, that corruption is the enemy of national development in realizing a just, prosperous, prosperous society," said Ali. "In this search, the Corruption Eradication Commission also appreciates the police, especially the Papuan police, who helped in the search for the said DPO," he concluded.

SOURCE: https://time.online/2022/07/19/8815/