SYL Claims To Contribute To Thousands Of Trillion Of State Revenue Even Though Its Good Name Is Destroyed

Syahrul Yasin Limpo/DOK PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

JAKARTA - Former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL) stated that he had contributed greatly to Indonesia by contributing Rp2,400 trillion to state revenues every year. Although at this time his good name was destroyed in line with the trial process for cases of alleged extortion and receiving gratuities.

He made this statement when he was given the opportunity to respond to the statements of the witnesses.

"A little bit, I contribute to this country Rp2,400 trillion father every year," said SYL during a trial at the Jakarta Corruption Court, Wednesday, June 5.

Then, SYL also talked about his performance as a minister has been considered successful by President Joko Widodo or Jokowi.

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"I'm the Minister above IDR 20,000 trillion. So it's impossible to play games, I'm sorry, and this is a statement from the President on August 14, 2023," he said.

"For imports and exports, I have increased by IDR 275.15 trillion," continued SYL.

After conveying this, SYL then said that the achievements he had made seemed not to be considered by the emergence of corruption cases that dragged him.

The good name that was built from below was destroyed instantly by the existing news.

"Sorry, I need to say this because I was destroyed by you in the media. I am a civil servant from low school, I never had another job besides being an ASN," said SYL.

In this case, SYL was charged with extortion of up to Rp44.5 billion during the 2020-2023 period.

This action was carried out together with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono and the Director of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery of the Directorate General of Infrastructure and Facilities of the Ministry of Agriculture Muhammad Hatta.

This money was used for the benefit of Syahrul's wife and family, invited gifts, the NasDem Party, religious events, aircraft charters to Umrah and sacrifices. In addition, he was also charged with receiving gratuities of Rp40.6 billion from January 2020 to October 2023.