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Indonesian civil servant faces dismissal over alleged Rp1.5 billion grant fund corruption

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An Indonesian civil servant in West Bandung, identified by the initial S, is facing potential dismissal over alleged corruption involving Rp1.5 billion in grant funds.
  • The official, who worked in community and village empowerment, has been suspended and will not receive legal aid from the local government due to the nature of the charges.
  • Dismissal will depend on a court's final ruling, while temporary suspension and salary halt are already in effect.

A civil servant in West Bandung Regency, Indonesia, is facing potential dismissal following allegations of corruption amounting to Rp1.5 billion (approximately $90,000 USD) related to provincial grant funds. The official, who holds a position in the Community and Village Empowerment section at the Cipongkor Subdistrict office, has been temporarily suspended from their duties.

We respect the legal process that is underway. For the individual concerned, who has been named a suspect, there are certainly several consequences.

— Ade ZakirRegional Secretary of West Bandung Regency, commenting on the case of the accused civil servant.

Ade Zakir, the Regional Secretary of West Bandung Regency, confirmed that the local government respects the ongoing legal process. "We respect the legal process that is underway. For the individual concerned, who has been named a suspect, there are certainly several consequences," Zakir stated. He further clarified that due to the corruption charges, the local government will not provide legal assistance to the accused civil servant, adhering to established regulations.

In addition to the suspension, the civil servant's salary has also been halted in accordance with applicable regulations. The ultimate sanction of dismissal, or 'pemberhentian tidak dengan hormat' (PTDH), will be determined by the court's final, legally binding decision, known as an 'inkrah'. Until then, the individual remains in a non-active status pending the legal proceedings.

Because he committed corruption, we will not provide assistance. That is the rule.

— Ade ZakirRegional Secretary of West Bandung Regency, explaining the denial of legal aid.

The case involves alleged corruption of grant funds from the West Java Provincial Government for the 2024 fiscal year. The seriousness of the alleged crime means that the local government is taking a firm stance, awaiting the judicial outcome before any permanent administrative action is taken.

There is a suspension of salary and sanctions according to regulations until dismissal. Permanent dismissal has stages. Currently, the status is still non-active while awaiting the final legal process.

— Ade ZakirRegional Secretary of West Bandung Regency, detailing the administrative actions taken.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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