JAKARTA - Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto did not defend his subordinates who were involved in corruption cases.
This was conveyed in connection with the request of former Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer who asked for amnesty from Prabowo after being named a suspect in extortion.
President Prabowo continued Hasan, in the last 10 months, routinely reminded his staff including ministers and deputy ministers of the Red and White Cabinet not to dare to corrupt once.
"The president has also said that he will not defend his subordinates who are involved in corruption. So, we leave it entirely to law enforcement," Hasan Nasbi said as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, August 23.
Hasan invites the public to look forward to the legal process faced by Immanuel Ebenezer alias Noel regarding the alleged extortion case related to the management of work safety and health certificates (K3).
"In this case, we just follow the legal process, so that the legal process will make all of this clear," said Hasan Nasbi.
Hasan emphasized that President Prabowo was very serious in his commitments and actions to eradicate corruption.
"President for the past 10 months, at any time warning his staff to work for the people, and never dare to commit corruption. That means the President is very serious," said Hasan Nasbi.
President Prabowo on Friday (22/8) night dismissed Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan as Deputy Minister of Manpower hours after he was named a suspect by the KPK.
"The President has signed the President's decision regarding the dismissal of Brother Immanuel Ebenezer from his position as Deputy Minister of Manpower. Furthermore, we submit the entire legal process to be carried out properly. And we hope this will be a lesson for all of us, especially for all members of the Red and White Cabinet and all government officials," said Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi.
Immanuel Ebenezer became the first member of the Red and White Cabinet to be named a corruption suspect by the KPK in a period of approximately 10 months of President Prabowo Subianto's administration.
Noel was named a suspect along with 10 other people during a hand arrest operation in Jakarta, Thursday (21/8).
After being named a suspect on Friday afternoon, Noel publicly conveyed his apology to President Prabowo Subianto. Noel also defended himself, and said he was not subject to OTT and was not involved in an extortion case.
Therefore, Noel also hopes to get amnesty from President Prabowo.
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