BNPB Official Released After OTT, KPK Finds No Illegal Acts Yet
A high-ranking official from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) was temporarily detained on suspicion of corruption. However, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has not yet found evidence of illegal acts and has decided against immediate sanctions. Investigations are expected to continue.
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