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 type of information will be shared between the KY and the Attorney General’s office?
Today we are joined by Amzulian Rifai, Chairman of the Judicial Commission (KY) in Indonesia, to discuss a recent meeting he had with Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin.
Welcome, Mr. Rifai.
Thank you for having me.
Can you tell us more about why you met with the Attorney General?
Yes. This meeting was prompted by the current investigation into alleged bribery and gratification involving three judges at the Surabaya District Court. [[1](https://mediaindonesia.com/read/364744/ky-kejaksaan-sepakati-mitasi-temuan-kasus-pidana-pada-hakim)**
My mandate at the KY is to investigate ethical violations committed by judges. While doing so we often find conduct that could also be considered criminal, as in this case, but our authority does not extend to criminal investigation. That is the domain of the Attorney General’s office. This meeting was therefore about cooperating with the Attorney General’s office to ensure that any potential criminal behavior we uncover is properly investigated.
How does the KY plan to work with the Attorney General’s office moving forward,**
During our meeting, we agreed to create a mechanism where we can share information with the Attorney General if we find evidence that suggests criminal activity by judges. This will allow us to work together more effectively in upholding the integrity of the Indonesian judiciary.
Thank you for providing insights into this important issue, Mr. Rifai. It highlights the importance of collaboration between institutions to ensure justice is served.
