Before Addressing Jokowi, Syahrul Yasin Limpo Visits Polda Metro, Discuss Extortion Cases?
JAKARTA - Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo will face President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), today. However, previously he took the time to visit Polda Metro Jaya first.Syahrul Yasin Limpo arrived at Polda Metro Jaya at around 12.50 WIB. He was seen getting out of the black Alphard car with police number B 1169 ZZH.The black Alphard was driven by Syahrul Yasin Limpo when he left the Ministry of Agriculture.The NasDem politician was seen wearing brown batik and black pants. However, not the slightest statement was made. He immediately entered the promoter building through the Polda Metro Jaya Bid Propam office.So far, the intent and purpose of Syahrul Yasin Limpo is not yet known. However, it is suspected that he will meet the Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto.In addition, the arrival of Syahrul Yasin Limpo is suspected of being related to the handling of a corruption case in the form of extortion carried out by the Head of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) handled by the Polda Metro Jaya.In that case, the aide and driver were summoned by the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation on August 28.
The National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, had originally spoken about the alleged extortion case.He said he admitted that he did not know about it. So, it will check the truth first."Yes, we will check it at the Regional Police, later after that we will give it a release," said Sigit.