KPK Investigate Remittance To Stepanus 'Case Broker' From Azis Syamsuddin's Account

JAKARTA - Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are investigating the giving of money by former Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Azis Syamsuddin to Stepanus Robin Pattuju to secure the alleged corruption that ensnared him in Central Lampung. This was done when investigators examined Azis for the first time on Monday, October 11.

"The suspect AZ was confirmed to be related to the ownership of a bank account in his personal name which was allegedly used to send money to the SRP through a bank account belonging to another party," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Tuesday, October 12.

Stepanus, who was given the money by Azis, used to work as a KPK investigator. However, he has been fired for accepting bribes from a number of parties to secure their case, including from former Tanjungbalai Mayor M Syahrial and is currently sitting as a defendant.

In addition to his account, the former deputy chairman of the Golkar Party was also investigated regarding the alleged presence of 'insiders' protecting him at the KPK. However, Azis denied there was anyone other than Stepanus Robin to back him up.

"The suspect AZ explained in front of the investigators that there is no other party in the KPK who can assist his interests other than the SRP," said Ali.

"Even so, of course the KPK does not stop here. Related to this, it will be confirmed again to other witnesses," he added.

Previously reported, Azis was named a suspect after he was suspected of giving bribes to Stepanus. This bribe was given by Azis together with the former chairman of the Golkar Party Youth Force (AMPG) Aliza Gunado.

This allegation began in August 2020 when Azis contacted Stepanus to deal with allegations of corruption in Central Lampung regarding the Special Allocation Fund. This case is said to have ensnared him and former chairman of the Golkar Party Youth Force (AMPG) Aliza Gunado.

Receiving the request, Stepanus contacted Maskur Husein to oversee and manage the case, which was later agreed on the condition that Azis and Aliza had to prepare Rp2 billion each. It's just that when Stepanus and Azis were quickly arrested, the realization of the money distribution only reached Rp. 3.1 billion.