FORMED in 200 the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is led by Taufiequrachman Ruki, with Amien Sunaryadi, Sjahruddin Rasul, Tumpak Hatorangan Panggabean, and Erry Riyana Hardjapamenkas as members.

After operating for six months, in July 2004 the KPK began to flex its muscles by questioning government officials suspected of being involved in corruption, and by sending some of them to prison. Many of those prosecuted were members of the Golk