Denies OTT KPK, South Sulawesi Governor Spokesman: No Evidence, No Crime When Picked Up

South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah (Photo: Antara)

MAKASSAR - Spokesperson for the Governor of South Sulawesi (Sulsel) Nurdin Abdullah, Veronica Moniaga, dismissed the mention of the Hand-Catching Operation (OTT) by the KPK team against the South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah.

Veronica said that the arrival of the KPK team to pick up Nurdin Abdullah. When picked up, Nurdin Abdullah was resting at his office in Makassar.

"No evidence at all was taken when the KPK team picked them up," said Veronica, Saturday (27/2/2021).

South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah when the KPK team picked him up and brought enough clothes.

"You only bring enough clothes to be picked up," continued Veronica.

"Because the governor was resting at that time. As we all know, hand arrest is an operation to catch someone while committing a crime and you are not doing it. Nurdin Abdullah was not in the middle of a criminal act when the KPK team picked him up. They were accepted at the governor's office and their patriotism was with the KPK team, ”said Veronica Veronica.

Previously Firli Bahuri said that his party would announce the suspect in a series of operations to arrest the South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah. Checks will be carried out on those who are secured.

"On Friday, February 26, 2021, midnight until early this morning, the KPK arrested the perpetrators of corruption in the South Sulawesi region. Law enforcement must also uphold human rights, we must respect the principle of presumption of innocence. The KPK will announce the suspect after examination of witnesses and The suspect is finished. We'll present him at the press conference, "Firli told reporters, Saturday, February 27.

Currently, said Firli, the KPK team is still working on the arrest. The KPK is currently bringing Nurdin along with other parties who were also arrested for further investigation at the KPK building, Jakarta.