Heryanti Akidi Tio Cannot Be Convicted, This Is What Legal Observers Say

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Consortium for Indonesian Law Enforcement (KOPHI) Rudi Marjono spoke about the IDR 2 trillion grant from the family of the late Akidi Tio. According to Rudi, the South Sumatra Police should have made sure beforehand that the funds were there.

“He should have been able to confirm whether the funds were there or not. The heirs (Akidi Tio's family) need to be investigated more deeply, whether they have that much funds or not." said Rudi Marjono to VOI, Thursday, August 5.

Rudi asked whether the South Sumatra Police could accommodate such a large fund. According to him, there is a mechanism to be able to withdraw money amounting to Rp2 trillion.

“Does the institution have the authority to accommodate that amount of money? It doesn't mean "you transfer to my account". Not so. Everyone has a responsibility, there is OJK. Withdraw 100 million, ask the bank." added Rudi.

Rudi added, if Akidi Tio's family really has good intentions to donate but the funds are constrained, then they cannot be punished.

"I don't think it can be snared (article) if Heriyanti (Akidi Tio's son) has good intentions to donate. If it is considered a fraud, who is being deceived? What are the police losses? No one was harmed. Unless the donor feels he has paid and then he publishes it on social media, that's another difference. Lies." Rudi explained.