JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ngeyel Artists Alliance held a theatrical action in front of the Red and White Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) building, Kuningan Persada Street, Setiabudi, South Jakarta today. They urged the investigation of the alleged bribery of the import of goods at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise to be thoroughly investigated.
Pamit Andrianto as the field coordinator said the artists assessed that the case involving Blueray Cargo had not been handled comprehensively.
"We see that the KPK is losing its sense in law enforcement. Therefore, we chose the theater stage as a medium to convey criticism. We want to show the public that there are serious problems in handling this case. We don't want law enforcement to be carried out selectively and only stop at certain parties," Pamit told reporters at the location.
Pamit said that many parties who should have been investigated have not yet been questioned. For example, BPK member Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana whose name appeared in the trial of the Blueray Cargo case.
"The name has appeared in the trial, but until now there has been no further steps from the investigators. This kind of thing certainly raises questions among the public about the seriousness of the KPK in uncovering the case in its entirety," he said.
In addition, Pamit also highlighted about 20 forwarder companies as well as export-import companies that were said to be related to the case but had not been processed legally.
"If there is indeed a connection, of course everything must be examined. There should be no impression of impunity. We want the KPK to work professionally, transparently, and courageously to investigate all parties suspected of being involved without discrimination," he said.
Rahmat Himran who is also the coordinator of the action said that the theatrical action was a form of moral responsibility for artists in monitoring law enforcement in Indonesia.
Civil society has the right to oversee the anti-corruption process so that it is objective, transparent, and does not stop at certain actors. Fair, transparent, and free from intervention law enforcement must be the main requirement in building a government that is free from corruption.
"This case of alleged corruption in the customs sector is a big case. Therefore, the entire series of events must be opened to the public. Do not let any party be protected, while the legal process only touches a small part of the perpetrators," said Rahmat.
Rahmat also urged the KPK Supervisory Board (Dewas) to take active steps by summoning KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto to provide explanations regarding the handling of the case.
"We ask the Dewas KPK to carry out its supervisory function. The KPK Chairman needs to provide explanations to the public regarding the development of this case so that there is no impression of selective enforcement of the law. The integrity of the KPK must be maintained with openness and accountability," he concluded.
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