Jakarta – Deputy National Police chief Comr. Gen. Oegroseno said on Tuesday that his force was ready to follow up information from the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) about three National Police chief candidates believed to have suspiciously-fat bank accounts.

Oegroseno said that the police took the information seriously as it was from Kompolnas, the National Police's closest sentinel. "We will hold coordination meetings to decide what accounts should be checked," he said in Jakarta as quoted by kompas.com.

Oegroseno also thanked Kompolnas for its information as it showed the success of external supervision. "It is also time for young police graduates to report their wealth. Let's be open, there's no need to fear being rich," he said.

Previously, Kompolnas commissioner Adrianus Meliala disclosed that three National Police chief candidates were believed to have suspicious bank balances. He made the remarks before handing over reports on the wealth of the state apparatuses to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Adrianus said that the information, compiled from the public, had been reported to the Coordinating Politics, Legal and Security Affairs Ministry and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would also be informed.

Adrianus further said that Kompolnas had met with the three high-ranking officers for talks but did not elaborate further. (apt)