JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Two police generals and one retired police general have registered as candidates of the 2015-2019 commissioners for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to the selection committee.

They are Insp. Gen. Yotje Mende (Chief of the Papua Police office), Insp. Gen. Syahrul Mamma (Deputy at the Coordinating Ministry for
Politic, Law & Security Affairs), and Insp. Gen. (ret) Benny Mamoto (former Deputy at the NationalAnti-Narcotics Agency/BNN).

Separately, Maj. Gen. (ret) Hendardji Soepandji has publicly announced his willingness to also register for the KPK leaders. Support to Hendardji, among others, comes from the Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Gen. Moeldoko.

The selection committee has so far received 72 applicants. The committee will continue open the registration period of KPK leader candidates until June 24, 2015. (haryantosuharman@yosefardi.com)