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. During 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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## Ethical Lines and Criminal Acts: An Interview with KY Chair Amzulian Rifai
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’ll be 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.
**Host:** This meeting happened amid investigations into alleged bribery and gratification amongst judges at the Surabaya District Court. What prompted this meeting?
**Amzulian Rifai:** This meeting served as a platform to enhance collaboration between the KY and the Attorney General’s office. As you know, the KY is responsible for upholding ethical standards within the judiciary. However, we often encounter situations where our investigations uncover evidence that may point towards criminal activity. [[1](https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/495198/ketua-ky-temui-jaksa-agung-mitasiasi-penemuan-tindak-pidana-oleh-hakim)]
**Host:** So, the KY can’t investigate these criminal aspects?
**Amzulian Rifai:** Precisely. Our mandate focuses on ethical violations. While we strive to maintain the highest ethical standards in the judiciary, our authority does not extend to criminal investigations. Therefore, instances where we suspect criminal behaviour necessitates collaboration with the Attorney General’s office to ensure those matters are addressed legally.
**Host:** How will this collaboration work practically?
**Amzulian Rifai:** We will work hand-in-hand with the Attorney General’s office to share information and evidence gathered during our ethical investigations, enabling them to pursue the criminal aspects whenever necessary. This collaborative approach will ensure a comprehensive and effective response to any misconduct, safeguarding public trust in the judicial system.
**Host:** Thank you for shedding light on this important issue, Mr. Rifai.
**Amzulian Rifai:** Thank you for having me.
