Breaking News: Indonesian Police Ethics Commission Discharges Official for Alleged Misconduct at DWP Concert
In a landmark decision, the Indonesian Police’s Ethics Commission (KKEP) has dismissed a high-ranking officer for alleged misconduct during the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) concert. The officer, AKBP Malvino Edward Yusticia, served as the Chief of Staff (Kasubdit III) at the Metropolitan Jaya Regional Narcotics Investigation Unit (Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya).
The dismissal, a form of punitive discharge known as ‘Pemberhentian Tanpa Hormat’ (PTDH), was handed down by the chairman of the KKEP, Irjen Yan Sultra Indrajaya, following a thorough investigation. The decision was based on the testimony of nine witnesses during the disciplinary hearing.
"Pemberhentian Tanpa Hormat, or PTDH, has been imposed on the member of the Indonesian National Police," announced the Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigjen Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, during a press conference at the National Police Headquarters.
AKBP Malvino was found to have violated the police’s code of ethics, allegedly involving acts of extortion against concert attendees. The officer was also earlier subjected to an administrative sanction, spending six days in a designated area at the Provost Division’s Provision Unit following the incident.
"The act of misconduct is deemed disgraceful," said Brigjen Trunoyudo.
As per the commission’s ruling, AKBP Malvino has the right to appeal the decision. However, it remains to be seen whether this will lead to a change in the outcome. This disciplinary action sends a strong signal that the Indonesian National Police does not condone unethical behavior within its ranks.
