Abraham Samad Suggest That The KPK Snare Juliari Batubara And Edhy Prabowo With The Money Laundering Article

Abraham Samad (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is advised to apply the article on money laundering (TPPU) in the case that ensnared Edhy Prabowo and Juliari Batubara. This suggestion was conveyed by Abraham Samad who is also the former chairman of the KPK.

"If possible, given the flow of funds, I think it should be considered for criminal action", Abraham Samad told reporters, Jakarta, Wednesday, February 17.

This suggestion was conveyed by Samad because based on his observations the KPK rarely applies this article. Even though this article is passionate about deterring perpetrators of corruption.

"(I suggest) Because the KPK rarely applies it (TPPU)", said Samad.

Thus, Abraham Samad asked the KPK to review the case that caught Edhy Prabowo in the bribery case for the export license for fry, and Juliari Batubara in the case of alleged Bansos bribery.

"It needs to be considered by the KPK from the results of its investigation. If the results of the investigation allow for the use of money laundering, it must also be applied", he said.

Meanwhile, Juliari Batubara is a suspect in the alleged bribery case for the provision of Social Assistance for Jabodetabek residents who are affected by COVID-19. As Minister of Social, Juliari quoted a share from this social assistance package.

Meanwhile, Edhy Prabowo is a suspect in the recipient of a bribe for the export license of fry at the Ministry of KKP. Both of them committed this corruption in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.