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 prompted the meeting between Amzulian Rifai and Attorney General Burhanuddin?
## Interview with Amzulian Rifai, Chairman of the Judicial Commission (KY)
**Host:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Rifai. The Judicial Commission has recently been in the news regarding its investigation into ethical violations among judges. Can you tell our audience about the nature of your commission’s work and its limitations?
**Amzulian Rifai:** Thank you for having me. The Judicial Commission is responsible for investigating ethical violations committed by members of the judiciary. Our goal is to maintain the integrity and public trust in the judicial system.
**Host:** You recently met with Attorney General Burhanuddin. Could you shed some light on the purpose of that meeting?
**Amzulian Rifai:** Yes, the meeting was a very important one. In the course of our ethical investigations, we sometimes uncover potential criminal activity. However, our mandate stops at ethical violations. We do not have the authority to investigate criminal offenses.
**Host:** So your meeting with the Attorney General was a collaborative effort to ensure proper handling of suspected criminal activity discovered during your investigations?
**Amzulian Rifai:** Exactly.
We believe that by working closely with the Attorney General’s office, we can ensure that all allegations of wrongdoing, whether ethical or criminal in nature, are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately.
**Host:** This seems like a vital step towards ensuring accountability within the judiciary. Thank you for explaining this important cooperation, Mr. Rifai.
**Amzulian Rifai:** You’re welcome.
