Regarding The SYL Extortion Case, Firli Asked To Be Deactivated

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesia Calling (IM) 57+ Institute Praswad Nugraha assessed that KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri should be disabled. This is because he was dragged into the alleged extortion of former Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo. Not only that, Firli is expected to be named a suspect soon. Thus, the alleged extortion cannot be a pressure tool. The best solution in this condition is to deactivate Firli Bahuri as the leader and determine the suspect immediately regarding the alleged extortion in handling the SYL case," said Praswad in his written statement, Friday, November 17. Praswad said that the SYL case was prone to conflicts of interest. In fact, his position as the head of the anti-corruption commission is very likely to be used as a shield. The dissemination of his position as KPK leader will have the potential to be a shield in avoiding his legal obligations in supporting the law enforcement process of alleged extortion,'' he stressed. Moreover, the KPK has the supervision authority of cases handled by the police and handles cases related to political actors," continued Praswad. So that by being disabled Firli, it is hoped that the politicization of cases can stop. The mutual condition of the hostages will create a vicious circle that does not produce objective and independent handling of cases,'' said Praswad.

Previously reported, Firli had undergone a second examination on Thursday, November 16. Director of Special Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak said there were 15 questions asked by investigators. It was not clearly conveyed what investigators investigated from the dozens of questions asked. Ade only emphasized that the investigation process was to investigate allegations of extortion and or receiving gratuities.