After Being Examined, Azis Syamsuddin Silenced And Waved His Hand From The Car

JAKARTA - Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Azis Syamsuddin, has been investigated by investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Azis became a witness for the suspect, Stepanus Robin Pattuju, who was the recipient of a bribe from the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial.

According to VOI monitoring, Azis left the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta at 17.35 WIB. The Golkar Party politician was questioned for about eight hours or since 08.40 WIB.

Azis had difficulty walking to his black Toyota Fortuner because reporters asked for clarification regarding his introduction and the alleged giving of money to Stepanus.

As long as he walked from the exit to get into his car, not a single statement came out of his mouth. As soon as he got to his car, Azis, who was wearing a yellow batik, got inside and a few moments later he opened the window of his vehicle and waved to reporters.

Previously reported, Azis was named by the KPK as the party suspected of knowing the series of events before the bribe to stop the investigation of the case. This means that his information is very much needed so that the case that ensnares Stepanus can be clearer.

In this case, the KPK has named its investigators, Stepanus Robin Pattuju, a lawyer named Maskur Husain and the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M. Syahrial as suspects in the alleged bribery case handling the sale and purchase of positions at the Tanjungbalai City Government.

The name Azis appeared because he allegedly introduced Stepanus and M Syahrial at his official residence. His acquaintance with Stepanus is said to have started from his aide who both came from the Bhayangkara Corps.

Stepanus Robin Pattuju and Maskur Husain are suspected of having received bribes from M. Syahrial in the amount of Rp. 1.3 billion from an agreement of Rp. 1.5 billion. The bribe was given so that Stepanus would help stop the investigation into the alleged sale and purchase of positions in Tanjungbalai, which the KPK is currently investigating.

In addition to bribes from Syahrial, Maskur Husain is also suspected of receiving Rp 200 million from other parties. Meanwhile, Stepanus from October 2020 to April 2021 was also suspected of receiving money from other parties through bank account transfers in the name of Riefka Amalia, amounting to Rp438 million.