‘OTT King’: Immigration and Prisons Need Comprehensive Overhaul

Harun Al Rasyid, a former senior investigator at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and known as the "OTT King" for his role in numerous sting operations, has lauded the KPK's recent arrests within the Immigration and Penitentiary (Imipas) sector. He views these operations as clear evidence that these sectors are plagued by systemic corruption and are in dire need of comprehensive reform.

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I salute my colleagues at the KPK who remain steadfast in their sting operation efforts with great intelligence and elegance. This is the most effective way to catch corruption criminals.

Al Rasyid expressed his admiration for the KPK's methodical and "intelligent and elegant" approach to apprehending corruption suspects, describing it as the most effective method for catching those involved in graft. He believes the recent sting operations go beyond merely uncovering alleged corrupt practices involving several officials; they expose deep-seated governance issues within the institutions.

"The sting operations are authentic proof that immigration and correctional facilities must be comprehensively and massively reformed because the corruption is no longer just in groups, but has become widespread," Al Rasyid stated. He stressed that internal reform cannot be postponed any longer and must begin with fundamental changes to human resource management and the operational systems that facilitate corrupt practices.

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The sting operations are authentic proof that immigration and correctional facilities must be comprehensively and massively reformed because the corruption is no longer just in groups, but has become widespread.

Furthermore, Al Rasyid highlighted the critical importance of fostering integrity among personnel in the Immigration and Penitentiary sectors. He asserted that the integrity and professionalism of the human resources within these institutions require a thorough restructuring. His comments underscore a call for immediate and deep-seated changes to address corruption at its roots.

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Internal reforms, especially the management of human resources and operational systems, are urgently needed for fundamental and essential changes and improvements.