Hasto Was Decided Not To Challenge Investigation, KPK Chairman: Lack Of Evidence What's Really?

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Setyo Budiyanto questioned the judge's decision which stated that the Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto was not proven to obstruct investigations or carry out obstruction of justice (OOJ). He said there had been a lot of evidence actually submitted by the prosecutor.

"At least from the evidence that has been submitted by the prosecutor, in my opinion, we are all sure that there are direct efforts to prevent, hinder, and thwart," Setyo told reporters at the ACLC KPK building, Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, Friday, July 25.

"So there is less evidence what it really is," he continued.

In addition, Setyo also emphasized that the article alleged against Hasto was clear.

"The warning is clear, whoever deliberately prevents, obstructs or blocks, immediately or indirectly," he said.

Even so, Setyo said the KPK respects the decisions that have been knocked by the panel of judges. Because they are believed to have considerations for the facts that have been presented.

As for the opportunity for an appeal, Setyo did not want to talk much because his institution was still waiting for an official copy.

"Because the decision is certain once again, it doesn't sound like it's not just proven, right, but there are other considerations," he said.

"I will not precede because the first is the authority of the public prosecutor, yes. Later they will proceed, at the Deputy for Enforcement and Execution will be discussed with everything, after which everything is reported to the leadership," continued the former Director of KPK Investigation.

Hasto was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months or 3.5 years in prison by the Panel of Judges at the Corruption Court. He was found guilty of bribing former KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan regarding PAW, a member of the 2019-2024 DPR.

The aggravating thing is that Hasto as a defendant does not support the eradication of corruption and independence of the KPU institution. While the mitigating thing is that Hasto is polite in the trial, has never been convicted, and has family responsibilities.

Meanwhile, for the obstruction of the investigation into the bribery case of Harun Masiku, the panel of judges stated that the indictment was not proven. The verdict is lighter than the prosecutor's demands, namely 7 years in prison and a fine of Rp600 million, subsidiary to 6 months in prison.