Zarof Ricar’s (ZF) attorney, Handika Honggowongso, claimed that the IDR 920 billion in his client’s house did not all come from the case broker (Markus).
Responding to this, the Head of the Legal Information Center (Kapuspenkum) at the Attorney General’s Office, Harli Siregar, said that his party respects the ongoing investigation process. He encouraged ZF’s attorney to prove this to investigators.
“Yes, if we are happy, in fact, please just prove it to make it clearer, where did the 920 billion +51 billion come from, and that is what investigators are looking for,” he explained to Media Indonesia at the Attorney General’s Building on Friday (8/11) .
Harli suggested that ZF’s attorneys not engage in polemics in the mass media. However, ZF should provide this clarification directly to investigators so that the examination process becomes clearer.
“So if it is clarified, for example whether there is an alleged connection made by the media about the case broker or not, of course it can be seen. But in my opinion, of course it is not permissible to engage in polemics in the media. “It’s best to convey this to investigators,” added Harli. “For example, if it is indeed the alleged proceeds of crime, so that it is clear. “If not, then what kind of follow-up should there be,” he continued.
ZF was arrested on October 24 2024 and named a suspect the day after. During a search of his house, investigators confiscated money in various currencies worth more than IDR 920 billion and gold bars weighing 51 kilograms.
Mrs. Ronald Tannur
On the same occasion, Harli also revealed developments in determining the suspect against the mother of the person convicted in the murder and abuse case, Gregorius Ronald Tannur. The mother, Meirizka Widjaja, was officially named a suspect in the bribery case of three judges at the Surabaya District Court (PN).
Harli revealed that he was still investigating the involvement of the mother of the convict in the murder and abuse case of Gregorius Ronald Tannur, Meirizka Widjaja at the cassation level. “That is also being explored because like this, I understand that LR and ZR have met and there has been a transaction. That’s LR’s confession, 51 just because a lot of money was exchanged, is this what MW knew?” he said.
“Because if we look, the bribery case in Surabaya from his mother was 1½, the bailout was said to be two from LR. Was this also reported by LR to MW? “We’ll see later,” he continued.
Harli explained that the status of the RT suspect’s father, Edward Tannur, who had been questioned by the AGO several days ago, was still a witness. “ED is still a witness,” he concluded. (M-1)
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**Interview with Harli Siregar, Head of the Legal Information Center at the Attorney General’s Office**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. Siregar. Recently, there has been a significant development in the case involving Zarof Ricar. Can you provide us with a brief overview of the situation?
**Harli Siregar:** Thank you for having me. On October 24, 2024, Mr. Zarof Ricar was arrested, and upon investigation, we found over IDR 920 billion in various currencies and 51 kilograms of gold bars in his possession. His attorney, Handika Honggowongso, claims that not all of this money originated from illicit activities.
**Editor:** How does your office respond to Mr. Ricar’s attorney’s assertions?
**Harli Siregar:** We respect the ongoing investigation process and urge Mr. Ricar’s legal team to provide evidence supporting their claims directly to our investigators. Making such statements in the media is not as productive as working transparently with the authorities.
**Editor:** You mentioned that it’s essential for his attorney to clarify the origins of the funds. What exactly are the investigators looking for?
**Harli Siregar:** Investigators need to ascertain the sources of the IDR 920 billion and the gold bars. If any of these assets are proven to be the proceeds of crime, it’s critical for legal compliance and justice. Thus, providing a clear explanation to the investigators is vital.
**Editor:** Have there been any recommendations for how Mr. Ricar and his attorney should communicate regarding this case?
**Harli Siregar:** Yes, I advise against engaging in public polemics. It’s best for the legal team to relay any clarifications or evidence directly to investigators to ensure clarity and accuracy in the examination process.
**Editor:** Moving on to another matter, you also discussed developments regarding the bribery case linked to Ronald Tannur. Could you elaborate on that?
**Harli Siregar:** Certainly. We have officially named Meirizka Widjaja, the mother of Gregorius Ronald Tannur, as a suspect in the bribery case involving three judges at the Surabaya District Court. This case is unfolding, and appropriate measures will be taken to ensure accountability.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Siregar. We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing more updates as these cases progress.
**Harli Siregar:** Thank you for having me. It’s essential to keep the public informed as we work through these significant legal matters.