The Determination Of The Minister Of Communication And Information Johnny Plate As A Corruption Suspect Was Confirmed Not A Politization

JAKARTA - Deputy V of the Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Jaleswari Pramodhawardani ensured that the determination of the Minister of Communication and Information (Menkominfo) Johnny G. Plate as a suspect was not politicization. The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is confirmed to be professional in carrying out its duties.

"It has nothing to do with politics. This is purely a criminal law enforcement process for corruption. There is no need to speculate much," Jaleswari told reporters in a written statement, Wednesday, May 17.

Jaleswari stated that the government would also follow the ongoing legal process. They will not intervene

"We leave it to the legal process," he said.

Furthermore, Jaleswari regretted Johnny's determination as a suspect. This is because President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) always reminds his staff to be careful at work.

"Of course what happened is not what we expected together. On many occasions the president has reminded us to do right and careful work," explained Jaleswari.

Previously, Johnny was officially detained by the AGO for the first 20 days. He is a suspect in alleged corruption in the construction of the 4G BTS tower and supporting infrastructure for BAKTI Kominfo.

After being named a suspect, the position of the Minister of Communication and Information will be filled with acting (Plt). This assurance was conveyed after the Secretary General of the NasDem Party was named a suspect in alleged corruption at the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

"The position of Minister will be taken over by Plt," Faldo told reporters in a written statement, Wednesday, May 17.