Jakarta – Former Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) chief Yunus Husein says a campaign has been lauched to undermine his credentials as a Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief candidate, after graft defendant Gayus Tambunan recently threatened to report him to the police.

"Yes, there has indeed been a [smear campaign]," Yunus said Tuesday as quoted by tribunnews.com. He added that Gayus' report was just one of a series of efforts to discredit him.

Yunus, however, said he was prepared to face criticism. "I am ready to deal with it," he said.

In his ongoing graft hearing on Monday, Gayus accused Yunus of slander in regards to his allegation that Gayus owned a petrol station. He vowed to report Yunus to the National Police over the statement.