THE SUSPECT of sugar import corruption at the Ministry of Trade in 2015-2026, Thomas Lembong or Tom Lembong, was again questioned by investigators from the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung RI) at the Attorney General’s Office Building, Jakarta, Friday (1/10).
“I’ve checked, today (Tom Lembong) was questioned again,” said Head of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Legal Information Center (Kapuspenkum), Agung Harli Siregar.
Regarding the substance of the examination which will be used as material for the investigator’s examination, Harli has not been able to reveal it further.
“That’s an investigator who understands (the examination material),” he said.
Meanwhile, Tom Lembong arrived at the Attorney General’s Building using the Attorney General’s detention car. Tom was seen wearing a dark green short-sleeved t-shirt and a pink vest marked as a prisoner of the Attorney General’s Office.
Previously, the Attorney General had named two suspects in the sugar importation case, namely Tom Lembong as Minister of Trade for the 2015-2016 period and CS as Director of Business Development at PT Perusahaan Dagang Indonesia (PPI). (D-3)
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**Interview with Thomas Lembong on Recent Investigations**
**Host**: Welcome back to our segment! Today, we have a special guest, Thomas Lembong, who has recently found himself in the news due to ongoing investigations relating to the sugar import corruption case during his tenure at the Ministry of Trade from 2015 to 2026. Tom, thank you for joining us.
**Thomas Lembong**: Thank you for having me.
**Host**: Tom, can you tell us about the current investigation and your perspective on it?
**Thomas Lembong**: Of course. I’ve been called in for questioning, as per the due process of law. I want to stress that I am fully cooperating with the Attorney General’s Office. My aim is to clear any misunderstandings surrounding my involvement in this case.
**Host**: The corruption scandal has raised a lot of concerns among the public. How do you respond to the allegations, and what do you believe is the most important factor for the public to understand?
**Thomas Lembong**: I believe it’s crucial for the public to acknowledge that investigations are often complex. It’s important not to jump to conclusions before all evidence is reviewed. My main point is that transparency is key. I have always advocated for good governance, and I am committed to ensuring that the truth comes out.
**Host**: There has been a lot of media coverage about this issue. What advice would you give to those in the public eye on handling media scrutiny?
**Thomas Lembong**: It’s vital to remain calm and collected. Having clear, concise points that convey your message is essential. Always be transparent with the media, and try to communicate in a way that the average citizen can relate to. It’s about building trust.
**Host**: What’s next for you in this process?
**Thomas Lembong**: I will continue to cooperate with the legal process. Additionally, I am focusing on my other commitments, and I remain hopeful that we can arrive at a resolution soon.
**Host**: Thank you, Tom. We appreciate your openness today.
**Thomas Lembong**: Thank you for having me.
**Host**: That’s all for our segment today. We will continue to follow this story as it develops. Stay tuned.
