Edhy Prabowo: Never Mind The Death Sentence, More Than That I Am Ready

Former Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo (photo: PR KPK)

JAKARTA - The former Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Edhy Prabowo, emphasized that he is ready if he is later found guilty and sentenced to death for the alleged bribery of lobster seed export permits.

Edhy emphasized that he would not run away from the case that was being suspected of him. This was conveyed by Edhy after undergoing an examination and at the same time extending his detention period at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Building.

"Once again, if it is true that I am considered to be wrong, I will not run away from my mistakes, I remain responsible. Never mind the death penalty, more than that I am ready for what is important for my community," said Edhy at the KPK building, Jakarta, Monday, February 22.

Edhy promised not to cover up the case and cooperate with the KPK. "I am not running from the mistakes that exist. Please proceed with the judicial process, that's why I did this. I will not run, and I am not talking that what I am doing must be right, no," said Edhy firmly.

According to Edhy, his decision should be noted through a ministerial regulation (Permen), giving permission to export lobster seeds is to fulfill the wishes of the community, not personally. Therefore, as a minister he made a Permen to allow the export of lobster seeds which was previously prohibited in the Susi Pudjiastuti era.

"The candy we made was not based on the wishes of the minister, but the desire of the people so that the lobster problem, which has not been allowed so far, has been caught by the people, catching lobsters cannot enjoy the natural resources that exist in our country, now we are turning it on. . This is a request from them that has been submitted by all groups, the government, the DPR, I will follow up. If you don't believe, just ask the public, "said Edhy.

In addition, press Edhy, The candy was not made in a short time. But through a thorough study and takes six months. After becoming a draft, this candy was also discussed with President Joko Widodo.

"We report it to the president through the State Secretary and Minister of Social Affairs, all are involved. And we also report it with the Coordinating Minister, not alone. Comparably with the previous Ministerial Regulation, which previously banned the issuance of only 1 week, is very different. So all this has an academic test, there is a technical test. , there involves business stakeholders, so it doesn't just appear, "said Edhy stressed.

Edhy said, this Permen also greatly helps the community's economy, especially fishermen in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Where they have additional work after being allowed to catch lobsters.

"There are additional jobs for catching lobsters. One person for Rp5 thousand a day can earn 100, and there is 500 thousand in income. Who wants to give their money? The state itself is very limited for that," said Edhy.

In fact, Edhy was proud of the rules he made. With this regulation, the non-tax state revenue (PNBP) contribution from the Ministry of KKP sped up.

"You have to record yourself, how much PNBP we get during those 3 months, there is Rp. 40 billion already collected, compared to the old regulation, a thousand heads were only 250 rupiah. In my day at least 1 thousand head, so the money was collected," he said.

Meanwhile, Edhy Prabowo was named a suspect by the KPK after being caught in a hand arrest (OTT) some time ago. Edhy is accused of receiving a sum of money for the lobster seed export permit.

Later, Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (Wamekumham) Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej assessed that Edhy Prabowo deserves to be sentenced to death. Because Edhy practiced corruption in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and took advantage of the positions they had.