KPK Names Deputy Minister Of Law And Human Rights Eddy Hiariej As A Corruption Suspect

Deputy Minister Of Law And Human Rights Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej/PHOTO VIA BETWEEN

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (Wamenkumham) Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej or Eddy Hiariej as suspects in the alleged gratification case.

The form of gratification is suspected to be in the form of receiving a sum of money related to the consultation and assistance for the ratification of a company's legal entity.

"The determination of the suspect Wamenkumham is correct," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata to reporters, Thursday, November 9.

The determination of the suspect is based on an investigation warrant (Sprindik) that has been signed since two weeks ago.

However, in that case, it was not only Eddy Hiariej who was named a suspect. There are three other people who are also suspects.

"With 4 suspects. From the recipient party 3, from the giver 1," said Alex.

As previously reported, the Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights was reported to the KPK by IPW for allegedly receiving gratuities of up to IDR 7 billion.

After being reported, Edward then went to the KPK to clarify. He even said this report led to slander.

Edward was last questioned by the KPK on Friday, July 28. He was efficient when he came out after the examination.

"I don't want to answer, he will be (legal power, ed)," said Eddy to reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building at that time.

He chose to hurry from the building. "Nothing," said Eddy.

Meanwhile, Ricky Herbert Parulian Sitohan as Eddy's attorney said investigators clarified a number of findings. However, he did not elaborate further.

"I don't think there is a need to answer because it is the KPK's internal right to answer that," he said.