THE Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) has threatened to sue the Jakarta Metro Police to the South Jakarta District Court (PN Jaksel) if Firli Bahuri’s suspect status in the alleged gratification, bribery, and extortion case continues to be suspended. The lawsuit is planned to be filed in September 2024.
“Yes, if it’s just hanging around, it’s easy, I’ll sue again, that’s all,” said MAKI Coordinator Boyamin Saiman to Medcom.idSunday (25/8).
Boyamin said that after the inauguration of the new president and vice president, there will be a selection process for the leadership of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). He ensured that he would push for the completion of the case of the former KPK leadership during the current KPK leadership term which will end in December 2024.
“So, before that, I will definitely file a pretrial motion if this is still hanging. Maybe long before that, maybe in September I will file a motion, just wait for the momentum,” said Boyamin.
Including if there is a Letter of Order to Stop Investigation (SP3), Boyamin ensures that he will defend himself. Because, Firli’s case is emphasized as not worthy of being stopped.
“Later, when the SP3 has been issued, I will file a pretrial motion. I am sure I will win, because I believe the evidence regarding the allegations related to Mr. Firli is strong. Let’s just wait,” said Boyamin.
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Previously, Polda Metro Jaya ensured that it would not suspend Firli Bahuri’s suspect status in the case of alleged acceptance of gratuities, bribes, and extortion of former Minister of Agriculture SYL. The police also emphasized that the investigation of the case was carried out professionally, transparently, and accountably.
“We promise to complete the investigation into the a quo case,” said the Director of Special Criminal Investigation (Dirreskrimsus) of the Metro Jaya Police, Senior Commissioner Ade Safri Simanjuntak to reporters, Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Ade said Firli’s case filing is still in progress. He ensured that he would convey the developments to the public.
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“Currently it is still progressing, the investigation is still ongoing, we will provide updates later,” he concluded.
For information, in the trial of defendant SYL, it was revealed that the former Minister of Agriculture had given money to Firli Bahuri totaling Rp1.3 billion. SYL said the money was a form of his friendship with Firli. The money worth Rp1.3 billion was handed over twice.
Firli Bahuri was named a suspect in the case of accepting gratuities, bribes, and extortion of former Minister of Agriculture SYL on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was not detained, but was prevented and barred from leaving the country.
Firli was charged with Article 12 letter e or Article 12 letter B, or Article 11 of Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning amendments to Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 65 of the Criminal Code. With the threat of life imprisonment. (P-5)
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