Firli Bahuri Ogah Is Called Absent At The Second Examination Of The SYL Extortion Case

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (Photo: Nailin/VOI)

JAKARTA - Former Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri reluctant to be called absent from the summons for examination as a suspect in the process of completing the case file for the alleged extortion and gratification of the former Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL), Monday, February 26. Through his attorney, Ian Iskandar, Firli said that the absence from the second summons was not without news. Because, a letter of application for delay has been sent to investigators. "Pak Firli is not absent, we are giving a request for a postponement of the examination. That's it," said Ian when confirmed, Wednesday, February 28. Regarding the reason for Firli's absence, it was said, because the former chairman of the KPK for the 2019-2023 period, there were other activities that could not be ignored. However, it was not clearly conveyed about this matter. "There are activities at the same time. That's all," he said. Meanwhile, regarding when Firli Bahuri will be recalled for questioning, Ian cannot convey it. The reason is that investigators who have the authority to arrange or determine the examination schedule. "Yes, it's up to the investigators," said Ian. Firli Bahuri, was declared absent from the summons for examination in the alleged extortion and gratification case against the former Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo or SYL. The examination was originally an effort by joint investigators from the Polda Metro Jaya and Bareskrim Polri to complete the case files. "(Firli Bahuri) Wasn't present," said Deputy Director of Corruption at Bareskrim Polri, Kombes Arief Adiharsa Firli Bahuri is not the only time he has been absent from the examination when investigators are trying to complete the case files in cases of alleged extortion and gratification. Director of Special Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak said the chairman of the KPK for the 2019-2023 period was also absent during the examination scheduled for February 6. "That's right (Firli Bahuri was absent) that was the first call from the suspect," said Ade. Meanwhile, in an effort to complete the case files, investigators have examined a number of other witnesses, including former Minister of Agriculture or Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo, former Director of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery of the Ministry of Agriculture Muhammad Hatta; and Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono.

The three of them were examined at Polda Metro Jaya on February 13. They again explained the alleged corruption committed by Firli Bahuri. In this case, Firli Bahuri, who is a suspect, is suspected of being under Article 12 e or Article 12 B or Article 11 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended and supplemented by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 65 of the Criminal Code.