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- 1. Indonesian Authorities Seek Extradition of Corruption Suspect from Singapore
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- 5. Given the Indonesian goverment’s commitment too fighting corruption as highlighted in this interview, how can Indonesia ensure transparency and accountability in the extradition process to maintain public trust?
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- 7. Interview with Farid Yunus, Director of International Legal Cooperation, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia
Indonesian authorities are actively working to bring Paulus Tannos, a prominent businessman wanted for graft, back to Jakarta from Singapore. Tannos, also known as Thian Po Tjhin, was apprehended in Singapore on January 22nd, marking the end of a five-year evasion period as he was named a suspect by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in a major e-ID procurement corruption scandal.
The arrest followed a request from the KPK to Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for a provisional arrest warrant. This warrant was ultimately issued by a singaporean court on January 17th. The Indonesian government now aims to extradite Tannos to face trial in Jakarta, where he is accused of colluding with his company, PT Sandipala Arthapura, to secure a rigged tender for the e-ID project.
Based on a treaty signed by Indonesia and singapore in 2022,the extradition process is underway.The Law Ministry has a strict deadline of March 3rd, or 45 days from the issuance of the arrest warrant, to finalize all required documents and formally submit the extradition request.
“We have formed a team consisting of officials from the Law Ministry, the KPK, the National Police, the Attorney General’s Office [AGO] and the Foreign Ministry. We’re confident that we can submit all ahead of the deadline,” stated Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas during a press conference on Wednesday.
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Given the Indonesian goverment’s commitment too fighting corruption as highlighted in this interview, how can Indonesia ensure transparency and accountability in the extradition process to maintain public trust?
Archyde caught up with Farid Yunus, Director of International Legal Cooperation at Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights, to discuss the ongoing extradition proceedings for paulus Tannos.
Interview with Farid Yunus, Director of International Legal Cooperation, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia
Archyde: Mr. Yunus,thank you for your time.Can you provide some context about Paulus Tannos and the reasons behind Indonesia’s pursuit of his extradition from Singapore?
Farid Yunus: certainly. Mr. Tannos, also known as Thian Po Tjhin, is a prominent businessman wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in a major corruption scandal related to the e-ID procurement project. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been investigating this case for years and named Mr. Tannos as a suspect in 2018. He has been evading justice ever since, leading to his eventual apprehension in Singapore. We are determined to bring him back to Indonesia to face trial.
Archyde: What steps is Indonesia taking to ensure Mr. Tannos is extradited swiftly?
Farid Yunus: We have assembled a dedicated team comprising officials from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the KPK, the National Police, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), and the Foreign Ministry. We have been working closely with our counterparts in singapore, and they have been very cooperative.We have a clear deadline of March 3rd to finalize all necessary documents and formally submit the extradition request. We are confident we will meet this deadline.
Archyde: With elections approaching in Indonesia, how does this case potentially impact public perception of the government’s commitment to tackling corruption?
Farid Yunus: This case underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption, nonetheless of the individual’s stature or connections. we will not rest until Mr. Tannos faces justice in Indonesia. We believe this strengthens public trust and demonstrates our dedication to creating a more just and equitable society for all.
Archyde: Do you anticipate any challenges in the extradition process,and how will Indonesia address them?
Farid Yunus: As with any extradition case,there are always potential challenges. Though, we are prepared to engage in diplomatic dialog and explore all available legal avenues to ensure a smooth and prosperous extradition. Our goal is to bring Mr. Tannos to justice while upholding the rule of law and international legal principles.
Thank you for the insightful interview, mr.Yunus.
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