Wife of Convicted Korruptor Appointed Acting Regent of Langkat

Tiorita Surbakti, the wife of a convicted koruptor and former Langkat Regent Terbit Rencana Perangin Angin, has been appointed as the acting Regent of Langkat. She assumes the role following the arrest of the previous Regent, Syah Afandin, by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on corruption charges.

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I will strive to move forward, to regain public trust for us again.

North Sumatra Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution officially handed over the decree appointing Tiorita as Acting Regent at the North Sumatra Governor's Office. Tiorita expressed her commitment to working harder to regain public trust. She also emphasized the importance of avoiding corruption for the advancement of Langkat Regency.

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And of course, we emphasize to all OPDs, heads of departments, to avoid corruption. So we fight better so that the community becomes more advanced. Thank you.

This appointment marks the second time a Langkat Regent has faced investigation by the KPK. Terbit Rencana Peranginangin was previously arrested in January 2022 for bribery related to public works and education projects. His case later expanded to include human trafficking and animal smuggling charges.

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We were asked to implement it immediately, so that the wheels of government continue to run normally. We have submitted the Decree for the Deputy Regent to become the Acting Regent.

Governor Bobby reminded Tiorita to maintain the integrity of civil servants in Langkat, stressing that their primary role is to serve the public professionally. He cautioned against any situation where civil servants might feel compelled to serve leaders over the community.

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Don't make civil servants have two choices, serving the public or serving the leadership. That must not happen.