Harun Masiku Turns Out In Indonesia, Former KPK Investigator: Should Be Easy To Catch

Former KPK Investigator Novel Baswedan, Yudi Purnomo Et Al (DOK ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Former investigator of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Yudi Purnomo said Harun Masiku's whereabouts in Indonesia should bring fresh air. This is because the fugitive in the bribery case of the former General Election Commission (KPU) could be easier to catch. "KPK can carry out all efforts with the authority it has to search places where it is suspected of hiding, following, calling or examining people suspected of being related to Harun Masiku's fugitive for questioning," Yudi told reporters in a written statement, Tuesday, August 8. The KPK can also wiretap the number suspected of contacting or being contacted by Harun. "Even blocking the accounts allegedly related to Harun Masiku," said Yudi. Furthermore, Yudi said that Harun's escape for 3.5 years without a bright spot raises further questions. Including, about the figure who finances it. "Harun butuh uang sebagai biaya hidup untuk tempat tinggal dan untuk makanan," ungkapnya. "This is the question, is it possible that Harun has a lot of money to finance his life so far without the dependence of other parties," continued Yudi. These various questions, said Yudi, could only be answered when Harun was caught. So, he is advised to immediately surrender. "Instead of continuing to hide without the clarity of the future, just face the legal process," he said. Previously, the National Police said Harun Masiku was in the country. This certainty is based on the crossing data they have. "“There is data on the crossing which shows that the person concerned is domestic,” said Head of the International Relations Division (Kadiv Hubinter) of the National Police Inspector General Krishna Murti after a meeting with the KPK structural ranks at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 7. Meanwhile, the KPK confirmed that it would follow up on information on the whereabouts of Harun Masiku, who is said to be in Indonesia. An active search will be carried out to make arrests.

"If there is any, we will follow up. We will actively search for it,” Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri told reporters. Ali said the KPK had opened their ears about Harun's whereabouts. "Jadi pertemuan ini tidak berhenti, ke depan, secara teknis akan kita followupi melalui keputian penindakan dan kedeputian informasi dan data,” tegasnya.