3 ASN RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu Tersangka Korupsi Dana Covid-19, Buat Daftar Nakes Fiktif untuk Insentif

Summary

A corruption case has been uncovered in Sukabumi, West Java, where individuals involved in the management of COVID-19 funds at RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu hospital created a fake list of healthcare workers to claim incentives. The perpetrators, including former officials such as the hospital director and coordinators, were arrested for falsifying records of 1,300 workers who didn't treat COVID-19 patients. The collected funds, amounting to millions, were diverted to specific accounts. The accused face up to 20 years in prison for their role in the scam, which targeted COVID-19 incentive allocations for healthcare workers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Polda Jawa Barat uncovered a case of misappropriation of COVID-19 handling funds at RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu in Sukabumi, West Java.
• 😀 The suspects created a fake list of healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 incentives during the emergency period.
• 😀 The accused included civil servants who previously served as the hospital's director, department head, and coordinator of services.
• 😀 Three suspects were arrested in connection with the 2020-2021 corruption case involving healthcare worker incentives.
• 😀 Around 1,300 healthcare workers had their names included on the fraudulent list to claim funds they didn’t deserve.
• 😀 Each person on the list was set to receive incentives ranging from 7 to 15 million IDR, though the payments were never made to them directly.
• 😀 Instead of paying the workers, the funds were deposited into a specific account and later divided among the suspects.
• 😀 The suspects face up to 20 years in prison for their involvement in the corruption case.
• 😀 The corruption involved the misallocation of funds meant for healthcare workers handling COVID-19 cases at the UPTD RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu.
• 😀 The primary suspect, identified as DP, manipulated the system by submitting names of non-COVID healthcare workers to receive incentives intended for those who handled COVID-19 patients.

Q & A

What was the main case uncovered by Polda Jawa Barat?

Polda Jawa Barat uncovered a case of embezzlement involving the misallocation of COVID-19 handling funds at RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu in Sukabumi, West Java. The perpetrators created a fake list of healthcare workers to receive incentives during the COVID-19 emergency period.

Who were the main suspects in this corruption case?

The main suspects were civil servants (ASN) who previously held the positions of Director, Head of Service, and Coordinator of Services at RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi. They were arrested in connection with the embezzlement of healthcare worker incentives for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

How was the fraud carried out?

The fraud involved creating a list of fictitious healthcare workers, who were registered to receive incentives for handling COVID-19 patients. However, these workers did not actually handle any patients. The incentives were intended for real healthcare workers, but the payments were made to certain bank accounts and then distributed among the perpetrators.

How many people were affected by this fraudulent scheme?

Around 1,300 healthcare workers had their names falsely included on the list of recipients, even though they did not provide COVID-19 care.

What was the average incentive amount for each listed healthcare worker?

The average incentive amount for each of the fictitious healthcare workers listed was between IDR 7 million and IDR 15 million.

Did the healthcare workers receive their intended incentives?

No, the healthcare workers whose names were listed did not receive their intended honorarium payments. Instead, the funds were collected into specific bank accounts and distributed among the perpetrators.

How did the authorities uncover the fraud?

The authorities uncovered the fraud through the development of a previous case, which had already been prosecuted. This case led to the arrest of the suspects involved in the embezzlement scheme.

What charges do the suspects face?

The suspects face charges of corruption, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

What role did the suspect identified as 'DP' play in the scheme?

DP, who was the head of the health facility (RSUD Pelabuhan Ratu), played a central role by submitting the names of fictitious healthcare workers to receive the incentives meant for those who actually handled COVID-19 patients.

What is the broader implication of this case?

This case highlights the abuse of COVID-19 funds intended to incentivize healthcare workers during the pandemic, underlining the importance of accountability and transparency in the distribution of such emergency funds.