Deputy Chairperson Of The KPK Responds To Allegations Of Spreading Hoaxes Of The Former Deputy Minister Of Law And Human Rights Suspect: Determination Based On Evidence

Deputy Chairperson Of The KPK Alexander Marwata/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Alexander Marwata did not want to talk much about accusations of spreading hoaxes submitted by the former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (Wamenkumham) Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej or Eddy Hiariej. He only ensured that the determination of the suspect carried out by his institution was in accordance with the adequacy of evidence.

This was conveyed in response to Eddy's attorney's statement during a pretrial hearing at the South Jakarta District Court (PN) on Monday, December 18. The former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights accused Alex of leading his opinion.

"Let alone the assessment concerned. What is clear is that the KPK has named a person as a suspect because his actions are qualified as a criminal act of corruption and based on sufficient evidence," Alexander said when confirmed, Monday, December 18.

Meanwhile, the Eddy camp called Alexander's statement a spread of fake news. This is because the investigation warrant (sprindik) against three suspects was only issued on November 24 and the warrant for the start of the investigation (SPDP) was issued on November 27.

However, Alexander as Deputy Chair of the KPK had already declared Eddy a suspect on November 9. So, there are allegations that he led an opinion about the legal status of the former deputy minister.

"I don't know what purpose or reason and take advantage of the other respondent commissioners until then finally applicant I along with applicant II and Petitioner III really had to be officially accused by the Respondent on November 24, 2023," said Eddy's attorney at trial.

Previously reported, the KPK officially announced Eddy Hiariej as a suspect. He is suspected of receiving up to IDR 8 billion which was divided several times for a number of purposes involving the boss of PT CLM, Helmut Hermawan.

Eddy's first acceptance was made after he agreed to consult the general legal administration of the PT CLM ownership dispute. At that time Helmut gave Rp4 billion.

Then, he also received Rp3 billion to stop the legal process involving Helmut at the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit through the issuance of a letter of termination of investigation (SP3).

Finally, Eddy allegedly used his power as Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights to unblock PT CLM in the Ministry of Law and Human Rights' Legal Administration System (SABH). At that time, he received Rp1 billion which was then used to nominate himself as Chairman of the Central Management of the Indonesian Tennis Association (PP Pelti).

Eddy made this acceptance through two people as his representative. They are lawyers named Yosi Andika Mulyadi and Yogi Arie Rukmana who are his personal assistants.