Alleged Bribery Case: KPK Searches Residence of Former Presidential Advisory Council Member
Table of Contents
- 1. Alleged Bribery Case: KPK Searches Residence of Former Presidential Advisory Council Member
- 2. How does the KPK plan to investigate the alleged involvement of prominent PDIP figures in this case?
- 3. alleged Bribery Case: Insight into KPK’s Search at Former Presidential Advisory council Member’s Residence
- 4. Interview with Irma Novitasari, KPK Spokeswoman
- 5. KPK’s Search and Seized Evidence
- 6. The alleged Bribery Scheme
- 7. Prominent Figures Implicated
- 8. Thoughts on Fighting Corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a search at the residence of Djan Faridz, a former member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres), located on Jalan Borobudur, menteng, Central Jakarta, early Thursday morning (January 23). This raid is directly linked to the ongoing inquiry into allegations of bribery surrounding the appointment of interim replacements (PAW) for members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) for the 2019-2024 period.
The KPK is focusing on a case involving Harun Masiku, a former legislative candidate from the indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) in the 2019 elections. Masiku is suspected of bribing former General Election Commission (KPU) Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan to secure his appointment as a DPR member through the PAW mechanism.
The commission reportedly seized three suitcases from Faridz’s residence, suspected of containing evidence related to the case. Though, an official statement regarding the specific nature of the discovered evidence remains pending.
This investigation has implicated several prominent figures within the PDIP, including Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and party advocate Donny Tri Istiqomah. They were named as suspects late last year for their alleged involvement in bribing setiawan to benefit Masiku’s PAW candidacy.
hasto is also accused of arranging the PAW appointment of Maria Lestari, a member of DPR for Electoral District 1 of West Kalimantan (Kalbar), alongside obstruction of justice charges.
Hasto underwent initial questioning as a suspect on Monday (January 13) but was not immediately detained. Investigators have seized documents, electronic evidence, and gathered statements from witnesses during their probe.
Furthermore, KPK investigators conducted searches at two of Hasto’s residences in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, and the Villa Taman Kartini Housing Complex in Bekasi, West Java, on Tuesday (January 7).A collection of evidence, including letters and notes, was confiscated from these locations.
The KPK’s ongoing investigation into this complex bribery case continues to unfold, revealing a potential web of corruption within Indonesia’s political landscape.
How does the KPK plan to investigate the alleged involvement of prominent PDIP figures in this case?
alleged Bribery Case: Insight into KPK’s Search at Former Presidential Advisory council Member’s Residence
Interview with Irma Novitasari, KPK Spokeswoman
In light of the recent search at the residence of Djan Faridz, a former member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres), we sat down with Irma Novitasari, the Spokeswoman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), to discuss the ongoing examination into alleged bribery surrounding the appointment of interim DPR replacements.
KPK’s Search and Seized Evidence
Archyde (A): Good morning, Irma. To start, could you tell us more about the search conducted at Djan faridz’s residence and the evidence seized?
Irma Novitasari (IN): Good morning. Yes, early Thursday morning, our team searched Djan Faridz’s residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta, as part of our investigation into the alleged bribery case involving Harun Masiku and the PAW mechanism. We seized three suitcases suspected of containing evidence related to the case.
The alleged Bribery Scheme
A: Could you provide more details on the allegations involving Harun Masiku and the PAW mechanism?
IN: Certainly. We suspect that Harun Masiku,a former PDIP legislative candidate,bribed former KPU Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan to secure his appointment as a DPR member through the PAW mechanism.Our investigation has revealed a complex web of corruption involving several prominent figures within the PDIP.
Prominent Figures Implicated
A: Speaking of which, several names within the PDIP have surfaced in this case.Can you comment on the involvement of Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and party advocate Donny Tri Istiqomah?
IN: Yes, both Hasto Kristiyanto and Donny Tri Istiqomah have been named suspects in this case. They are alleged to have been involved in bribing Wahyu Setiawan to benefit Masiku’s PAW candidacy. Hasto is also accused of orchestrating Maria Lestari’s PAW appointment and obstruction of justice.
Thoughts on Fighting Corruption
A: As we continue to uncover more about this case, what message do you hope the public takes away from the KPK’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption?
IN: I hope the public understands the severe impact corruption has on our society. The KPK remains steadfast in our commitment to eradicating corruption, and we need the public’s support and cooperation to achieve this goal. We should all hold each other accountable and demand clarity and integrity from our leaders.
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this interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.