ALTHOUGH many instances have come to light, corruption during the pandemic continues and is even on the increase. The case of alleged bribery related to the payment of National Economic Recovery (PEN) loans for East Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi is further proof of this.

The case emerged after the Corruption Eradication Commission banned former Director-General of Regional Finance at the Ministry of Home Affairs Mochamad Ardian Noervianto f