JAKARTA - KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri is confirmed not to attend the examination as a witness in the alleged extortion case against the former Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo or SYL at Polda Metro Jaya, today. The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) considers the absence a big loss for Firli Bahuri.
"If Mr. Firli doesn't explain (attend the examination), it means Mr. Firli has a loss," said MAKI Coordinator Boyamin Saiman when confirmed, Monday, November 7.
Firli Bahuri is considered a loss because in the examination process, investigators will question many things, such as the rental of a house on Jalan Kertanegara number 46, South Jakarta.
So, on that occasion Firli should have used it by explaining everything that was known about renting a house.
Originally, investigators had examined Alex Tirta as the official tenant of the owner of the house with the initials E. The results of the examination, the rental price reached Rp650 million per year.
"For example, regarding the rental of Alex Tirta's house on Jalan Kertanegara, whether he rented himself or renewable. If it is rented, there can be allegations of gratification," he said.
In addition, his presence can be an example for all parties to comply with the law. However, Firli chose not to fulfill the call
"(Hadir) To be an example to the community that he complies with the law," said Boyamin.
Meanwhile, the KPK ensured that Firli Bahuri would not fulfill the summons for questioning by Polda Metro Jaya investigators on November 7. The reason is because of official activities.
"There are activities in Aceh in the context of the KPK Bus Roadshow and also Hakordia in Aceh," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri.
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Ali confirmed that the anti-corruption commission had sent a letter to the Polda Metro Jaya. Because Firli could not be present considering that he was out of town.
"I've sent a letter to confirm that's the absence. So it can be distinguished, friends between absent and confirmation," he said.
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