The Trial Of Alleged Immorality Of The KPU Chair Was Held Behind Closed Doors At DKPP

Chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Hasyim Asy'ari (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Election Organizers Honorary Council (DKPP) again held a follow-up hearing regarding the alleged immoral act with the defendant Chairman of the General Election Commission (KPU) Hasyim Asy'ari on Thursday 6 June 2024.

Chairman of the DKPP Council Heddy Lugito said the trial process was closed to the public, so that media crews were not allowed to cover.

"With case number 90-PKE-DKPP/V/2024 with the defendant Chairman of the KPU, I hereby declare that it is open and closed to the public," said Chairman of the DKPP Council Heddy Lugito at DKPP, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Thursday 6 June.

Today's trial agenda is to listen to statements from the parties, including complainants, defendants, witnesses, and related parties.

Previously, DKPP Secretary David Yama said the trial was held behind closed doors because it was related to immoral acts.

"The investigation of the main case related to decency will be held behind closed doors," said David Yama in his statement, Wednesday.

Previously informed, the examination of Hasyim Asy'ari stems from a complaint from victims of alleged immorality with the initials CAT who is a member of the National Election Committee (PPLN) of The Hague, Netherlands. CAT gave power to Aristo Pangaribuan, Uli Pangaribuan, and Abdul Toni to process this case.

In the subject of the complaint, the complainant argued that Hasyim prioritized his personal interests and provided special treatment to the complainant. In addition, Hasyim is also suspected of having used power relations to approach and establish relationships with the complainant.