Alluding To The Tom Lembong Case, DPR To The Attorney General: Don't Let Negative Opinion To The Government

Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives Muhammad Rahul mentioned the determination of Thomas Trikasih Lembong or Tom Lembong as suspects in alleged corruption in sugar imports in a working meeting with the Attorney General at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, November 13.

Rahul reminded Attorney General ST Burhanuddin not to lead negative opinions into President Prabowo Subianto's administration. Because he considered, the determination of the suspect was too fast.

"I would like to convey the determination of the suspect in the alleged corruption case of sugar imports, former trading minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong or known as Tom Lembong. In my opinion, it seems too rushed, the Attorney General in the queue for public legal proceedings, must be explained in detail with the legal construction of the alleged corruption case," said Rahul in a meeting in the House of Representatives Commission III room.

"Mr. Attorney General, do not let this case lead a negative opinion to the public and assume that the government of President Prabowo Subianto uses the law as a political tool," he continued.

According to the Gerindra legislator, the Attorney General's Office must clarify the investigation of the Tom Lembong Corruption case. Starting from carrying out duties to law enforcement that must be in line with the ideals of government law politics.

"Indonesia requires strong national unity while upholding the upholding of the law," said Rahul.

To note, before being named a suspect in the alleged corruption case of sugar imports, the AGO has examined Tom Lembong three times since 2023.

After the last examination, investigators exposed the case and decided to name Tom Lembong as a suspect along with CS.

For his actions, Tom Lembong is suspected of violating Article 2 paragraph 1 or Article 3 of the Anti-Corruption Law in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. Currently, Tom Lembong is being held at the Salemba Rutan, the branch of the South Jakarta District Attorney's Office.