Calls for Komnas HAM Commissioner to Resign Mount as KPK Investigation Continues
Jakarta. The National Commission on Human Rights, known as Komnas HAM, has called for the resignation of commissioner Dianto Bachriadi following allegations of budget misuse.
Dianto was suspended last week after Komnas submitted a budget irregularity report to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which found he had allegedly embezzled Rp 330 million ($25,400) in funds designated for his official residence.
Komnas chairman Imadadun Rahmat called for the commissioner's resignation following a meeting with KPK investigators on Wednesday (02/11).
Komnas HAM has also reported alleged misuse of Rp 820 million at its general secretariat.
KPK deputy chairwoman Basaria Pandjaitan said the antigraft agency will investigate the report before summoning witnesses.
"We will see whether it is a graft case or not and whether it should be handled by the KPK or another law enforcement agency," she said.
The calls to investigate irregularities in the rights body's budget were made after the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) questioned its 2015 financial report.
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