Alleged Threats Against Police Chief Seen as Serious Warning, State Must Not Yield to Corruption Networks
JAKARTA - The Coordinator of the Indonesian Raya Youth Front, Fauzan Ohorella, assessed that the alleged threat to the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo must be a serious concern for the country.
According to him, if there is indeed an attempt to intimidate the head of the National Police in the midst of handling various corruption cases, then the action is not only threatening the safety of law enforcement officers, but also has the potential to weaken the credibility of the state and the rule of law.
"The state must not be defeated by anyone who tries to intimidate law enforcement officers. If the alleged threat to the National Police Chief is true, then the National Police must investigate it thoroughly, uncover the intellectual actors and parties involved, and convey it publicly to the public," Fauzan said in his statement, Friday, August 7.
He assessed that public confidence in law enforcement institutions could only be maintained if every corruption case was handled professionally, independently, transparently, and without discrimination.
According to him, various allegations that have developed regarding the handling of cases involving the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), Febrie Adriansyah, must be resolved through a legal process based on evidence and can be held accountable.
"Don't give the impression that the law only dares to touch certain perpetrators, while other parties who are suspected of having links have never been investigated. The Attorney General's Office must prove to the public that eradicating corruption is not subject to positions, power relations, or political interests," he said.
Fauzan also encouraged the Attorney General's Office to thoroughly investigate any alleged corruption or money laundering crimes related to the case if supported by sufficient evidence. According to him, no party should receive special treatment in the law enforcement process.
"The rule of law must stand above all interests. If there is evidence that meets the legal provisions, anyone must be processed without exception. This is a momentum for the Attorney General's Office to show that the principle of equality before the law is truly carried out, not just a slogan," said Fauzan.
Furthermore, Fauzan said law enforcement officers needed to pay attention to every information and aspirations of the community that developed, including public discussions regarding the figure with the initials "SS". However, he emphasized that all information must be verified professionally and can only be used as a basis for action if supported by valid evidence.
"The public has the right to obtain legal certainty. Therefore, all relevant information needs to be tested objectively through legal mechanisms, not to be left to prolonged speculation. Transparency and accountability are the keys to restoring public confidence in law enforcement institutions," concluded Fauzan.