A criminal law expert from Trisakti University, Abdul Fickar Hadjar, said that the Supreme Court (MA) gave the impression of ‘washing its hands’ if it did not know about Zarof Ricar (ZR) being an intermediary or case broker while ZR served as Head of the MA Education and Training Center.
In fact, ZR himself has admitted that while serving as the Head of the MA Education and Training Center, he received gratuities for handling cases at the Supreme Court in the form of money. He expressed this when he was arrested by the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) in connection with the Ronald Tannur cassation bribery case.
“It’s clear that this is a statement of washing your hands, even though there is evidence of a confession from Zarof in contact with the judge,” said Abdul Fickar when contacted, Monday (28/10).
Abdul believes that when ZR served as Head of the Supreme Court Education and Training Center, many of the judges’ clients would have had contact with ZR to smooth out their cases. He encouraged that the investigation regarding the broker in this case must be thoroughly investigated and the parties involved should be arrested.
“I am sure that almost all of the judge’s clients have had contact with Zarof and it is not impossible that they have also been Zarof’s clients. Therefore, the investigation must be intensified to pursue other parties involved,” he said.
On the other hand, Abdul also regretted the performance of the Judicial Commission (KY), which has the function of supervising judges. According to him, mafia cases like this have been happening for a long time, but the monitoring function of the KY itself has not had much impact.
“This mafia case has been going on for a long time, indications are that several Supreme Court judges have also been involved in OTT. This means that the mafia case is something that continues to happen,” he said.
“It is very unfortunate that the KY’s supervisory function has almost no impact at all. The judicial mafia continues while it is not clear what the KY is doing,” he added.
It was previously known that the Supreme Court responded to the confession of former Supreme Court official Zarof Ricar (ZR) who admitted that he had handled the case at the Supreme Court (MA) and received gratification of up to IDR 920 billion. MA spokesperson Yanto admitted that his party did not know that Zarof had become a broker in the case. According to him, the person who knew about this was Zarof himself.
“The person concerned can explain it. Yes, from 2012, that means 12 years ago. Yes, he collected it, so where did he come from and who can explain it to him? Well, we don’t know, that’s why the Supreme Court doesn’t understand. “The one who can explain the person concerned is that he was shooting on a horse or playing with someone. We were also surprised,” said Yanto, when contacted, Saturday (26/10).
Yanto admitted that his party was open to a Supreme Court judge being questioned to further investigate Zarof’s confession. As long as there is evidence, he said, the Supreme Court will not obstruct the ongoing legal process.
“If the legal process is just wrong. As long as there is evidence that shows it is wrong. The Supreme Court has never obstructed it, never,” he said. (Fic/I-2)
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**Interview with Abdul Fickar Hadjar: Addressing the Supreme Court Case Broker Scandal**
*Host:* Good evening, and thank you for joining us today, Abdul. The recent revelations about Zarof Ricar and his alleged role as a case broker while in a prominent position at the Supreme Court have generated significant concern among the public and legal experts alike. You, as a criminal law expert from Trisakti University, have been vocal about this issue. Could you summarize your main points regarding the responsibility of the Supreme Court?
*Abdul Fickar Hadjar:* Thank you for having me. The situation is indeed troubling. The Supreme Court, through its spokesperson Yanto, has stated that they were unaware of Zarof Ricar’s intermediary activities. In my opinion, this statement is akin to ‘washing their hands’ of the matter, especially considering that Zarof has openly admitted to receiving bribes while he was in his role as Head of the Supreme Court Education and Training Center.
*Host:* That’s a serious allegation. How do you see Zarof’s admission impacting the integrity of the Supreme Court?
*Abdul Fickar Hadjar:* Zarof’s admission suggests a systemic issue within the Supreme Court’s administration. If he was able to conduct these activities undetected, it indicates a lack of oversight and perhaps even complicity among other officials. I believe many clients of judges may have interacted with him to expedite their cases, which raises concerns about the judicial process’s integrity.
*Host:* You mentioned the need for thorough investigations. What steps do you believe should be taken next to address this issue?
*Abdul Fickar Hadjar:* First and foremost, the investigation must be intensified to uncover the full extent of any wrongdoing. Authorities need to identify and apprehend all parties involved, not just Zarof. Furthermore, there should be an evaluation of how the Judicial Commission has performed its oversight function. Historically, these mafia cases have slipped under the radar, and it’s crucial for the KY to become more proactive in monitoring judicial conduct.
*Host:* Many in the public are concerned about trust in the judiciary. What message do you think this scandal sends to ordinary citizens seeking justice?
*Abdul Fickar Hadjar:* This scandal undoubtedly erodes public trust in the judiciary. People expect a fair and impartial judicial process, and revelations of corruption undermine that expectation. It’s essential for the authorities to act transparently and decisively to restore faith in the system. If steps are not taken to rectify these issues, we risk perpetuating a cycle of distrust towards the judicial system.
*Host:* Thank you, Abdul, for your insights. It’s clear that this issue goes beyond individual accountability and touches on broader systemic problems. We hope to see progress in the investigations and reforms in the near future.
*Abdul Fickar Hadjar:* Thank you for shedding light on this critical issue.
*Host:* Thank you for watching. We’ll continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available.