Dirdik KPK Regarding Firli Bahuri Receiving IDR 1.3 Billion From SYL: The Case Is Being Handled By Polda Metro Jaya

Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) for the 2019-2023 period Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL) while waiting for the trial of the examination of witnesses in the case of extortion and gratification / DOK ANTARA

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the receipt of Rp1.3 billion from its former chairman, Firli Bahuri from former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo is currently being handled by the Polda Metro Jaya. The information is expected to be additional evidence. "“ Well, this case is currently being handled by the Metro Police, yes, it is still related to the case," said KPK Director of Investigation Asep Guntur to reporters quoted on Friday, June 28. Asep said he participated in monitoring information from the trial, including the matter of giving money to Firli from the news. He hopes this information can be additional evidence for the police. "If I'm not mistaken this afternoon, this morning I read the confession from SYL which was Rp800 (million, ed) then in the afternoon there was also news related that it was not true," he said. "“ Well, that will certainly provide information in the handling of the case at another APH which is currently underway," continued Asep. As previously reported, former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo admitted that he twice handed over money to former KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri during the trial of alleged extortion and gratification that ensnared him. The gift reached Rp1.3 billion. This confession began when the judge questioned the existence of a meeting with Firli which had become a public spotlight. Syahrul did not deny the meeting. Syahrul explained that Firli asked him to come to the badminton Sports Center in the Central Jakarta area. Then, the judge continued to question Syahrul with several questions. Until finally alluding to the issue of handing over the money. Syahrul then admitted that twice he handed over Firli's money, who resigned when he was going to be tried ethically by the KPK Supervisory Board. "And there was a handover of the suadara money earlier, yes. How many times did he hand over?" asked the judge. "The one from me twice," said Syahrul.

"Initially 500 is the same as 800, right?" asked the judge to confirm. "Yes, more or less like that," Syahrul replied.