Dismissal of Ibdar Rudi Soik Discussed in DPR

On June 15, 2024, a meeting of Commission 3 of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) took place, featuring Deputy Chair of Commission 7, Rahayu Saraswati, and NTT Regional Police Chief Irjen Daniel Tahitoe. The meeting's main agenda was the dismissal of Ibdar Rudi Soik, who was terminated due to alleged ethical violations. However, Soik asserts that his dismissal came after he exposed a case of subsidized fuel hoarding. Rahayu, renowned for her fight against human trafficking, came to Soik's defense, asserting that there were unlawful criminalization attempts against him by law enforcement agencies. She aligned herself with key figures who recognize Soik's battle against illegal syndicates operating in NTT. Rahayu indicated her presence not solely as a DPR member but also as the Chairperson of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Network (Jaringan Nasional Anti TPP). This meeting underscored the significance of combating the fuel mafia that consistently harms the underprivileged populace and criticized actions that could jeopardize officials involved in curbing illicit practices. Additionally, Rahayu questioned the fairness surrounding Soik's dismissal and called for a more vigorous approach to combat fuel mafia operations.