CHAIRMAN of the Judicial Commission (KY) Amzulian Rifai held a meeting with Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin at the Indonesian Attorney General’s Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (12/11). The meeting took place in the middle of the investigation into a case of alleged bribery and/or gratification which involved three judges at the Surabaya District Court (PN) as suspects in connection with the murder case committed by Ronald Tannur.
After meeting Burhanuddin, Amzulian emphasized that his party’s authority could only investigate ethical violations by members of the judiciary. Through this meeting, he said that often investigations carried out by KY found criminal elements. However, Amzulian admitted that his party could not investigate this matter.
“Sometimes during an examination of the ethical area, there are actually things that we believe are criminal in nature. But, when we feel that it is criminal, our authority does not extend to that,” he explained.
Therefore, the meeting with the Attorney General is a moment for the KY to mitigate if it finds suspected criminal acts when examining individual judges. According to Amzulian, Burhanuddin has expressed his willingness to follow up on the results of the KY examination at a later date.
“We will convey follow-up if the results of the examination are criminal. The Attorney General is pleased to follow up later if there are criminal matters,” said Amzulian.
It is known that JAM-Pidsus investigators have named six people as suspects in cases of alleged bribery and/or gratification related to case management, including three Surabaya District Court judges, namely Erintuah Damanik, Mangapul, and Heru Hanindyo.
The other three suspects are former Head of the Legal and Judicial Training Agency of the Supreme Court (MA) Zarof Ricar, Ronald’s lawyer named Lisa Rachmat, and Meirizka Widjaja as Ronald’s mother.
Erintuah, Mangapul, and Heru handed down a verdict of acquittal against Ronald at the first instance court. Meanwhile, at the cassation hearing, Ronald’s case was tried by Supreme Court justices Soesilo, Ainal Mardhiah and Sutarjo.
Separately, Burhanuddin emphasized that his party would follow up on the report submitted by KY. If the results of the KY’s examination of individual judges are deemed accurate, investigators, continued the Attorney General, will investigate them.
He also said that he would not feel uncomfortable if he investigated a case involving a supreme judge at the Supreme Court. (P-5)
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What specific mechanisms or protocols are in place for the KY to flag potential criminal activity to the Attorney General’s office?
## Interview: KY and Criminal Acts
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the program. Today we’re discussing the recent meeting between the Chairman of the Judicial Commission (KY), Amzulian Rifai, and Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin. Mr. Rifai, thank you for joining us.
**Amzulian Rifai:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** As we know, this meeting took place amidst the investigation into alleged bribery involving three judges at the Surabaya District Court. Can you shed some light on the purpose of this meeting?
**Amzulian Rifai:** The Judicial Commission is responsible for investigating ethical violations within the judiciary. During our investigations, we sometimes uncover actions that appear to be criminal in nature. However, we lack the authority to investigate these criminal matters. This meeting with the Attorney General was an important step in coordinating our efforts. It allows the KY to flag potential criminal activity to the Attorney General’s office for further investigation and potential prosecution.
**Interviewer:** So, you’re saying the KY acts as a first line of defense, identifying potential wrongdoings, but relies on the Attorney General’s office to pursue criminal charges?
**Amzulian Rifai:** Exactly. Our primary focus is on upholding ethical standards within the judiciary. While we can identify situations that may have broken the law, we are not equipped to handle criminal investigations.
**Interviewer:** This seems like a crucial partnership in ensuring accountability within the judicial system.
**Amzulian Rifai:** Absolutely. Maintaining public trust in the judiciary is paramount, and this cooperation between the KY and the Attorney General’s office is essential to achieving that goal.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Rifai, for your insights. This certainly sheds light on the complex interplay between ethical oversight and criminal investigation within the judicial branch.
