JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the lawyer for the inactive Papua Governor Lukas Enembe was more busy seeking justification in public. They are considered not to provide proportional advice to their clients.

"So far, from the existing legal advisors, we value that we do not provide advice in accordance with proportional conditions. Instead (the lawyer, ed) spoke outside of that which was then conveyed in public spaces," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Saturday, January 21.

The KPK reminded lawyers for alleged corruption suspects, including Lukas Enembe, to work according to the laws and regulations.

"Because of course it is the duty of a legal advisor to provide legal advice in the corridor to defend," said Ali.

Moreover, the anti-corruption commission has confirmed that Ali has worked according to the applicable laws and regulations. Thus, Lukas' lawyer should argue based on the rule of law.

"Not then build narratives and opinions that actually turn back facts," he said.

The KPK previously also revealed that it was continuing to monitor the statements made by Lukas Enembe's attorney. They studied the possibility of applying the obstruction article to the investigation.

"We will also review the names of the suspects and their legal advisers who spoke about this fact," said KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Karyoto to reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, January 17.

"Whether the person concerned is categorized as obstructing the process of the investigation," he continued.

Lukas' lawyer has indeed made several claims regarding the condition of his client who is now a prisoner at the Pomdam Jaya Guntur detention center, Jakarta.

Petrus Bala Pattyona, who is one of the teams of Lukas' lawyers, said that his client's condition had dropped. As a result, he was not examined by investigators as a witness for the suspect Rijantono Lakka today, Tuesday, January 17.

"It can't be checked. So the officer said he was defecating," said Petrus at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

Receiving this statement, the KPK confirmed that Lukas was taken to the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital on the recommendation of the KPK doctor. The suspect in the alleged bribery and gratification really needs to be examined and consulted with a doctor.

In addition, Lukas' lawyer has also reported the KPK to Komnas HAM. They accused his client of having violated their rights, including being examined in a sick condition.


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