The Indonesian Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Kiagus Ahmad Badaruddin, has sent a circular requesting that all civil servants from the Ministry of Finance avoid receiving any kind of gratuities ahead of Idul Fitri Day (Eid).
“Civil servants of the Ministry of Finance should become role models for the society and avoid any gratuity requests or acceptance in the form of cash, parcels, facilities, and other kinds of gifts from business partners, businesses, and civil society,” said the Secretary General in an official statement in Bahasa Indonesia.
He further cited Law (UU) Number 21 of 2001 jo. Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning corruption, noting that acceptance of gratuities by the civil servants of the Ministry of Finance is contrary to their obligations and duties and puts them at risk of criminal sanction.
He reminded civil servants in the Ministry of Finance to refuse gratuities, and said that those who are forced to accept gratuities should report it to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) within 30 working days after the date of acceptance.