KPK's Answer Asked To Investigate Ferdy Sambo's 'Envelope' To LPSK: If It Is Feasible, We Will Follow Up With An Investigation

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Nurul Ghufron (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still investigating the alleged giving of envelopes from Inspector General Ferdy Sambo to staff of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). If it meets the requirements, the award can be continued in the investigation process.

"As long as there is a report and the report is appropriate for us to follow up through the investigation process, of course we will follow up," said KPK Deputy Chair Nurul Ghufron to reporters at the KPK Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Wednesday, August 17.

The KPK said the report submitted by the Law Enforcement and Justice Advocacy Team (TAMPAK) is still being verified. Ghufron ensured that the agency would not ignore the incoming information.

"If there is a complaint in our complaint, of course we will follow up procedurally to then investigate whether it is true that the report contains allegations of criminal acts of corruption," he said.

The Team of Law Enforcement and Justice Advocates (TAMPAK) reported allegations of giving money by Inspector General Ferdy Sambo to LPSK officers to the KPK on Tuesday, August 15.

TAMPAK Coordinator, Roberth Keytimu, said that the reporting was carried out so that the investigation into the shooting of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat or Brigadier J proceeded professionally and transparently. They urged the KPK to investigate the alleged money giving.

"We expect the KPK to take steps based on Law Number 19 of 2019," said Roberth at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 15.

Not only that, the KPK must also investigate the giving of money from Ferdy Sambo and his wife to a number of parties involved in this shooting case, such as Bharada Richard Eliezer, also known as Bharada E, Kuwat, and Bripka Ricky Rizal.

"(Hopefully the KPK, ed) will investigate the alleged bribery of LPSK staff, Bharada Richard Elizier Pudihang Lumiu alias Bharada E, Bripka Ricky Rizal, and Kuwat Ma'ruf," he said.

TAMPAK brought evidence in the form of news clippings from online media. From there, the union of advocates believes that there have been attempts to bribe a number of parties.

Previously reported, Deputy Chairperson of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) Edwin Partogi said that one of its members was given two brown envelopes after meeting the former Head of the Propam Division Inspector General Ferdy Sambo on Wednesday, July 13.

At that time, two LPSK officers met with Sambo at the Propam Kadiv Office. According to him, the meeting was related to a request for protection for Ferdy Sambo's wife.