KPK Ensures That Investigations On Cases Handled By Novels Continue

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (Photo: KPK Public Relations)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri confirmed that the investigation into the case handled by Novel Baswedan was not hampered, even though he tested positive for COVID-19.

"Case investigations are still being carried out by the Directorate of Investigation, there are other investigators," said Firli in his statement quoted by Antara, Jakarta, Friday, August 28.

Firli also ensured that the investigation of the corruption case would still be completed which would later be regulated by the Deputy for Enforcement and the Director of KPK Investigations.

"The work is still being done and we have to stay healthy. The Deputy for Enforcement and the Director of Investigation is responsible," said Firli.

Previously, Novel had also confirmed that he was positive for COVID-19. "Yes (it is true that it is positive for COVID-19), Alhamdulillah I feel healthy," Novel said when confirmed in Jakarta, Friday.

According to Novel, he had a fever and cough and then underwent a "swab" test, but currently his condition is stable and will undergo independent isolation.