The Reason The KPK Still Allows Lawyer Lukas Enembe To Use Toga When Detained: He Refuses To Let Go

Lawyer Stefanus Roy Rening still used toga when he was detained by the KPK, Tuesday 9 May (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Lawyer Stefanus Roy Rening still uses the toga that is usually used during the trial when shown to be a suspect in the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). He refused to remove the black robe even though it had been suggested.

"Actually, in the examination process, we have advised those concerned to be able to release their hopes," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters at the KPK's Red and White House, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, May 9.

Ali said this suggestion was not given carelessly. According to him, there are already rules that say when the toga can be used, namely only during the trial.

"But the person concerned then refused, so we must respect what is the decision in question to continue to use the toga," he said.

Meanwhile, Roy before being detained said that he deliberately wore the black canal because his profession is now grieving. The reason is, as a lawyer he should have immunity rights or be above the law when defending Lukas Enembe.

"This is a symbol that the advocate is grieving today because the KPK is implementing the law. So don't just look at the Corruption Act but have to look at other laws that follow and must also be their reference," said Roy upon arrival at the KPK's Red and White House.

Previously, the KPK officially detained Stefanus regarding the alleged obstruction to the investigation into the bribery, gratuity, and money laundering (TPPU) case that ensnared Lukas Enembe. He is suspected of influencing witnesses to building incorrect opinions related to the work of the anti-corruption commission.

In addition, Roy asked other people who were witnesses in the Lukas Enembe case to give testimonials that were not true. The goal is that the anti-corruption commission gets a negative opinion so that the investigation into the alleged corruption that is running cannot be carried out.

The witness was asked to convey false news at the church in Papua. So, the congregation there was finally provoked.

Not only that, Stefanus also advised other witnesses not to hand over money as a return on the alleged corruption results that were being resolved. The challenge of this investigation has been carried out since the KPK named Lukas Enembe as a suspect.