KPK Searches Luxury Home of Ipda Yayat, DPR Member: Investigate Upwards Regardless of Rank

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Dede Indra Permana Soediro, has urged that the investigation into police officer Ipda Yayat Sudrajat in the alleged bribe case involving the former Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara should not stop at the lower-level executors, but must reach the upper echelons as well.

Dede emphasized that the process must not halt at a single name.

If, during further investigation, evidence emerges implicating other parties, a thorough inquiry must be conducted into both those around Yayat and others involved.

"Yayat or anyone else involved, if there is evidence of their involvement, must be investigated and prosecuted," Dede said in a press release on Sunday (20/9/2026).

This includes anyone in his environment proven to have assisted or facilitated. Investigate upward as well if evidence points to other parties; the probe must not stop at the operatives below.

"Whoever they are, whatever their rank or position, they must be prosecuted in accordance with the prevailing laws," he added.

Dede stated that any alleged misconduct involving police personnel needs to be handled firmly, objectively, and in strict adherence to legal procedures.

He asserted that strengthening the Polri institution must be accompanied by the courage to take action against individuals abusing their authority.

Dede said there should be no room for Yayat or any other police officers to exploit their positions, authority, or official networks for personal gain if proven in the legal process.

"Polri is a great institution tasked with noble duties as protector, mentor, and public servant. Therefore, if any individual is proven to have abused their authority, they must be dealt with firmly according to regulations. We must not let the misconduct of a few tarnish the hard work of thousands of Polri members who have dutifully carried out their responsibilities," he said.

Dede explained that this issue should also be an opportunity to strengthen internal oversight systems, transparency in asset declarations, reassignment rotations, and mechanisms preventing potential conflicts of interest.

"In the current case involving Ipda Yayat Sudrajat, we fully entrust the Polri and KPK to deepen and follow up according to their respective authorities. We trust that internal mechanisms and the legal process will proceed professionally, objectively, and comply with applicable regulations," said Dede.

"I urge the KPK and Polri to investigate this matter thoroughly. Trace the entire chain, from the bottom up if evidence of involvement emerges, so everything becomes clear and the public receives legal certainty," he continued.

Meanwhile, Dede assured that Commission III of the DPR supports the actions of Polri, KPK, and related institutions to carry out law enforcement and institutional reform professionally.

Dede remarked that strengthening the Polri requires support from all parties, including the DPR, government, oversight bodies, law enforcement agencies, and society at large.