Dream - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted an Operation to Arrest. As usual, the anti-corruption institution scratched many officials. This time, on Thursday, January 11, 2024, the KPK arrested officials from Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra. Those who were arrested were Labuhanbatu Regent Erik Adtrada Ritonga, department heads, members of the Labuhanbatu Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD), and private individuals.

However, the arrested individuals are still considered witnesses, no one has become a suspect. The KPK will only determine who the suspect is after 1X24 hours since the arrest. "However, all parties involved are still undergoing examination to determine who the suspect is and who is merely a witness," said Ghufron.

According to the spokesperson of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Ali Fikri, Erik Adtrada Ritonga was arrested in connection with allegations of bribery corruption. "The KPK has secured several parties, including state officials and private parties," said Ali. "Further developments will be announced after ensuring that the entire process has been completed," he added.

The translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags is: "Information, Erik Adtrada Ritonga was brought by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) together with R and AK. Both are mentioned to still have a family relationship and work as contractors. Meanwhile, R is a former member of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Labuhanbatu Regency. The arrest is allegedly due to the existence of a fund flow related to the implementation of several projects in 2023, which AK gave to R at his private residence on Jalan Kampung, Rantau Selatan District, at the Health Department and Public Works Department of Labuhan Batu."

The room of the Health and Public Works Agency is sealed with red and black stripes, with a sign saying "prohibited to cross the boundary line" and a sticker saying "prohibited to cross the boundary". There is also a writing of KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) with a signature. It is also seen on the seal the day and date, Thursday 11-1-204. Then it is initialed and signed by the person in charge.