The Boss Of Duta Palma Group Conglomerate Surya Darmadi Says He Is Ready To Attend A Series Of Legal Processes

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JAKARTA - Surya Darmadi, a suspect in the alleged corruption and money laundering case related to illegal land tenure by PT Duta Palma Group in Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau will attend an examination by the investigation team of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes at the Attorney General's Office, on Monday 15 August. . Surya emphasized that he would follow the legal process against him and clarify the criminal allegations against him.

Surya Darmadi's attorney, Juniver Girsang, said his client will come from abroad on Sunday, August 14. Upon arrival in Indonesia, Surya Darmadi will immediately go to the investigative team to explain all the alleged crimes against him.

"Pak Surya Darmadi will go to investigators to provide clarification and is ready to follow all the ongoing legal processes," said Juniver, in the South Jakarta area, Saturday, August 13.

Juniver explained the reason why his client did not attend the investigator's summons for questioning. He said that until now, Surya Darmadi, who is elderly and currently undergoing treatment abroad.

Because of this legal process, Surya Darmadi is trying to speed up the process of his treatment. Because he respects the legal process.

In fact, Juniver pointed out that his client has written to the Attorney General TB Burhanuddin and the leadership of the Attorney General's Office to prepare for examination.

"We ask that the ban status be revoked so as not to be prevented from entering Indonesia to follow the legal process," said Juniver.

Actually, said Juniver, Surya Darmadi's family is surprised about the determination of this suspect. Moreover, as an entrepreneur, Surya Darmadi is an obedient taxpayer and creates jobs for tens of thousands of employees. According to his family, Surya Darmadi is one of the biggest payers in Indonesia.

Therefore, Surya Darmadi has also prepared all data and documents containing legal facts so that he can defend himself.

"Mr. Surya Darmadi also asked whether the state lost Rp. 78 trillion. I've never seen that kind of money. What is the basis and what is wrong with it. So he will explain," said Juniver.

Juniver appealed to all parties to respect the ongoing legal process and prioritize the presumption of innocence.

"By refraining from judging Suryda Darmadi with opinions that are disproportionate and tend not to be fact-based," added Juniver accompanied by Surya Darmadi's son, Adil.

The head of the Attorney General's Office for Legal Information, Ketut Sumedana, previously said that the investigation team had summoned Surya Darmadi three times. The letter was sent to his residence which is located on Jalan Bukit Gilf Utama PE. 9 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

Furthermore, a summons was also sent to the Palma Group Duta Office at Palma Tower, 22nd floor at Jalan RA Kartinj III-S Kavling 6, Pondok Pinang, South Jakarta. Finally, to Surya Darmadi's apartment at 21 Nassim Road # 01-18 Nassim Park Residences Singapore.

"And a summons was also announced in the newspaper. The Attorney General's Office assessed that the SD suspect had relinquished his rights to defend himself in the law enforcement process and will continue to coordinate the search and law enforcement will continue according to the applicable laws and regulations," said Ketut.

As a reminder, the investigation team has named two suspects. They are Surya Darmadi (SD) as the owner of PT Duta Palma Group. Then, Raja Thamsir Rachman (RTS) as the Regent of Indragiri Hulu for the 1999-2008 period.

The actions of these suspects, called the Prosecutor's Office, caused state losses of up to IDR 78 trillion. A total of Rp 10 trillion of which is the value of state losses. The rest is the value of the country's economic losses.