Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Board (BNPB) has assured the public that disaster management efforts will continue uninterrupted despite the recent arrest of 14 individuals, including a high-ranking official – the Secretary General (Sestama) of BNPB. The arrests were made following an operation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). BNPB has urged all personnel to maintain focus on their core responsibilities related to disaster response and humanitarian aid. Authorities are attempting to separate the ongoing legal processes from the critical work of disaster mitigation. This statement aims to reassure citizens that ongoing assistance for natural disasters in Indonesia will not be affected by the investigation. The BNPB emphasized its commitment to providing uninterrupted support to communities facing emergencies. The agency has not provided further details regarding the nature of the allegations against those arrested.

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