Investigators at the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (JAM-Pidsus) at the Attorney General’s Office are still investigating the origins of nearly IDR 1 trillion in cash and 52 kilograms of gold confiscated from suspects in cases of alleged criminal conspiracy related to bribery and/or gratification in handling the trial of Ronald Tannur, Zarof Ricar .
According to the Director of JAM-Pidsus Investigations at the Attorney General’s Office, Abdul Qohar, his party respects the principle of presumption of innocence in the investigation process of Zarof, who is the former Head of the Legal and Judicial Training Agency of the Supreme Court (MA).
“So we continue to ask Zarof for information regarding where the money came from, when it was obtained, how much, and for what purpose,” he said at the Indonesian Attorney General’s Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (12/11)
Even though he could not reveal it during the investigation process, Qohar said the origin of the money would be revealed during the trial. Therefore, he asked all parties to be patient to find out the source of the money confiscated by investigators from Zarof.
“Later, when the time comes, it will be revealed, the trial will open. There everyone has the right to ask questions, the prosecutor to answer, the defendant has legal rights, then the panel of judges will decide, yes, everything will be open,” he said.
Zarof is just one of the suspects in this series of cases. JAM-Pidsus investigators had previously determined that three judges at the Surabaya District Court (PN) had acquitted Ronald, namely Erintuah Damanik, Mangapul and Heru Hanindyo.
Apart from that, Ronald’s lawyer, Lisa Rachmat, and Meirizka Widjaja, Ronald’s mother, have also been named suspects by the AGO. (Tri/M-4)
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**Interview with Attorney General Spokesperson on the Ongoing Investigation into Zarof Ricar**
**Editor:** Today, we’re discussing a significant development in a high-profile case involving former Supreme Court official Zarof Ricar, who is under investigation for the suspected origins of nearly IDR 1 trillion in cash and 52 kilograms of gold. We have with us [Spokesperson’s Name], a representative from the Attorney General’s Office. Thank you for joining us.
**Spokesperson:** Thank you for having me.
**Editor:** First off, can you provide us with an update on the investigation regarding Zarof Ricar and the mentioned assets?
**Spokesperson:** Certainly. The investigation is being conducted by the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes. As you mentioned, we are looking into the origins of the substantial cash and gold that were confiscated, which we believe are linked to alleged criminal activities surrounding bribery and other forms of corruption in the trial involving Ronald Tannur.
**Editor:** This sounds like a complex case. What steps are investigators taking to trace the origins of these assets?
**Spokesperson:** The investigators are thoroughly analyzing financial records, conducting interviews, and following leads that could reveal how these funds were acquired. We are also collaborating with various financial institutions and utilizing forensic accounting techniques to track the movement of these assets.
**Editor:** Has there been any indication of how Zarof Ricar has responded to the allegations?
**Spokesperson:** So far, Mr. Ricar has cooperated with the authorities during questioning. However, it is too early to determine the full extent of his involvement, as the investigation is still ongoing.
**Editor:** Corruption cases like this often draw public attention. How does the Attorney General’s Office ensure transparency throughout this process?
**Spokesperson:** Transparency is crucial in cases like these. We are committed to providing the public with updates as the investigation progresses without compromising the integrity of the process. Our goal is to uphold the law while fostering public trust.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing that information. Are there any timelines for when we might see further developments or a conclusion to this investigation?
**Spokesperson:** While it’s difficult to provide a specific timeline, we understand the importance of resolving this case swiftly. We will release more information as significant developments occur.
**Editor:** We appreciate your insights today and thank you for keeping us informed about this critical investigation.
**Spokesperson:** Thank you for having me.
