SYL's Reply To Firli Bahuri After Being Called A Lie About The Delivery Of Rp1.3 Billion

JAKARTA - Former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo or SYL replied to Firli Bahuri's camp for calling him a liar regarding the handover of Rp1.3 billion

SYL through his attorney, Djamaluddin Koedoeboen, conveyed that all the testimonies in the trial were facts that he knew. Thus, the accusation of lying is considered a form of defense.

"In my opinion, what Mr. Firli's adviser said was just a defense but baseless," said Djamaluddin to VOI, Wednesday, June 26.

In fact, in the trial not only the name Firli Bahuri was mentioned. However, there are also Alexander Marwata and Nurul Gufron who are Deputy Chairs of the KPK.

Then, Djamaluddin also mentioned the process of investigating cases of alleged extortion and receiving gratuities handled by Polda Metro Jaya.

It is said that Firli Bahuri will not be named a suspect if there is no receipt of the money.

"It is impossible to determine the suspect without a basis and only refer to the testimony of witnesses. But it must be supported by two pieces of evidence as well," he said.

Regarding the handling of Firli's case at Polda Metro Jaya, Djamaluddin asked investigators to take steps quickly. If it fulfills the criminal element, the process should be completed immediately.

However, otherwise, investigators must have the courage to stop the case. This is in order to provide clarity to the public.

"If there really is no criminal element SP3, don't make it biased like this," said Djamaluddin.

Firli Bahuri, denied Syahrul Yasin Limpo's testimony regarding the handover of Rp1.3 billion to investigate the alleged corruption case at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan).

Through his attorney, Ian Iskandar, all the information from Syahrul Yasin Limpo or SYL in the trial was just slander and lies.

"What is clear is that it is a false statement and is not based on actual facts," said Ian.