Legal Expert: Ex-Jampidsus Case Must Not Receive Special Treatment

JAKARTA - Legal practitioner M. Kapitra Ampera emphasized that handling the alleged corruption case that dragged the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) must be carried out based on the principle of the rule of law without giving special treatment to any party.

Kapitra made the statement during a discussion titled "The Rule of Law or the Rule of Law? Testing Public Justice in Handling the Case of the Former Jampidsus" which was held in Central Jakarta, Monday, July 27.

According to Kapitra, Indonesia is a country of law so that every citizen has the same status before the law. Therefore, the law enforcement process must take place fairly, objectively, and non-discriminatory.

"In the case of the former Jampidsus, public justice must also be a concern," said Kapitra.

He assessed that the principles of the rule of law, legal certainty, and public sense of justice are currently facing various challenges. This condition, according to him, needs to be a concern so as not to erode public confidence in the law enforcement system.

Kapitra also mentioned that the practice of corruption was one of the problems that hindered the establishment of the rule of law in Indonesia. According to him, constitutionally, the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes has a strategic role in eradicating corruption. Therefore, the alleged involvement of former officials in the institution in corruption cases is a serious concern.

"This case of the former Jampidsus is a crime above a crime," he said.

Kapitra explained that in the investigation and investigation process, law enforcement officers have the authority to collect evidence and uncover all parties suspected of being involved in a crime.

He also touched on the findings of the police investigators in the form of a safe or cabinet that was suspected to be related to the case. According to him, the findings need to be investigated to find out whether there are other suspected criminal acts, including money laundering (TPPU).

In addition, Kapitra assessed that investigators also needed to uncover the predicate crime in the case, including the possibility of bribery and other forms of corruption.

Kapitra emphasized that the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) does not recognize special treatment in the law enforcement process. Therefore, everyone must be treated equally regardless of their position or status.

"If in the process of law enforcement there is special treatment, the public will certainly question whether there is a privilege given to the former Jampidsus. This can hurt the public's sense of justice," he said.

He added that the entire law enforcement process must be carried out professionally, transparently, and equally so that public confidence in law enforcement institutions is maintained.

The discussion also featured academics from Firdaus Syam National University, academics from the Faculty of Law at Bina Nusantara University Muhammad Reza Syarifuddin Zaki, legal observers M. Saleh Gawi, and the Chairman of the DPC of the Indonesian Law Students Association in East Jakarta Rein Lailossa.

The activity was attended by students, researchers, legal practitioners, youth organizations, and the general public.