SYL's Children Denies Asking For Money To The Ministry Of Agriculture, Dare To Face It

Putri Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL), Indira Chunda Thita/PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

JAKARTA - Putri Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL), Indira Chunda Thita, denied asking for money from employees of the Ministry of Agriculture (Ministry) to finance her personal interests.

The objection was conveyed when he was a witness in the trial of the alleged extortion and acceptance of gratuities for the defendants SYL, Kasdi Subagyono, and Muhammad Hatta.

"We just need the firmness of the witness so that it becomes clear. Are you sure that the witness has never, except for those you admit, have never asked for some money from the party that mentioned your brother's name?" asked SYL's legal adviser, Djamaludin Koedoeboen during a trial at the Jakarta Corruption Court, Wednesday, June 5.

"Never," replied Thita.

In fact, Thita was not afraid that it would be presented again to be confronted with other witnesses at the trial, especially regarding the request for money.

"You dare if they are presented for a confrontation?" asked Koedoeboen.

"Ready," said Thita.

One of the witnesses who said there was a request from Thita, namely the Secretary General of Food Crops at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bambang Pamuji.

At that time, it was stated that there was a request from Indira Chunda Thita for payment of stem cell therapy worth Rp. 200 million.

"As for the payment of stem cells, what is up to Rp 200 million, do you know?" asked the prosecutor.

"As far as I know, sir, it was indeed from Mrs. Thita," said Bambang.