Uncovering The Extortion and Graft Scandal in The Bengkulu Government: Challenges and Solutions

The role of the community is also vital to improving integrity within the government. The community must be active in monitoring government performance and providing constructive input. Active participation of the community will help create a strong culture of transparency and accountability so that corrupt practices can be minimized. 

In addition, the mass media also has a vital role in monitoring and exposing corrupt practices. The press must be free and independent to report corruption cases without fear of intervention or pressure from any party. The extortion and gratification case involving the Governor of Bengkulu, Rohidin Mersyah, is a reflection of the problem of corruption that is still entrenched in the government system in Indonesia. 

This case demonstrates the importance of reforming the political campaign financing system, strengthening internal controls, and increasing transparency and accountability in managing local budgets. With these measures, it is hoped that corrupt practices can be minimized and public trust in government can be restored.

In the long run, such measures will help eradicate corrupt practices and create a more effective and efficient government. A clean and transparent government will be able to provide better services to the people and promote sustainable development. In addition, high integrity within the government will also increase investment attractiveness and strengthen the regional economy. 

This case also taught other public officials to maintain integrity and ethics. Public officials must understand that the public's trust is a great responsibility and must be well maintained. Indonesia is expected to achieve a clean, transparent, and accountable government through a joint commitment to eradicate corruption.