Back in September 2022, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reported that they are handling three different cases of alleged corruption and ensnaring three regional leaders including the Governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe (Demokrat). The KPK finally confirmed the news on Sept. 14, 2022 and stated that it had named Lukas as suspect in a case of alleged bribery. Prior to that, KPK named the Mimika Regent, Eltinus Omaleng (Golkar), and the Mamberamo Tengah Regent, Ricky Ham Pagawak (Demokrat), also as suspects in different cases. However, long before the KPK officially announced their cases, Ricky managed to escape. Various rumors followed after that, including the possibility that Ricky was hiding in Papua New Guinea. This week, after seven months on the run, Ricky was caught.To subscribe please click here
