
KPK Conducts Sting Operation at BNPB Over Goods and Services Procurement
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has conducted a sting operation at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) concerning the procurement of goods and services. While details remain scarce, the operation is reportedly linked to suspected irregularities in the procurement process.
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