Megawati's Answer About PDIP Cadres Targeted By KPK, Alexander Marwata: We Don't See Political Affiliation

Deputy Chairperson Of The KPK Alexander Marwata/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Alexander Marwata emphasized that the handling of cases does not look at political affiliation. The work carried out is purely law enforcement.

"It can be ascertained from the leadership's policy that we do not see or associate the handling of cases at the KPK with certain political affiliations," Alexander told reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, June 8.

Alexander said his statement was not only once delivered. His subordinates are required to follow the leadership's orders.

"It's not normative either, it's been repeatedly (said, ed)," he said.

"We have repeatedly said that the KPK in handling corruption cases has never been led, yes, from the leadership policy perspective, it has never mentioned the political affiliation of the parties who later became suspects or are being investigated," he continued.

Previously reported, PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri was surprised that her cadres were often targeted by law enforcement officers. He even conveyed this directly to the Minister of Law and Human Rights (Menkumham) Yasona H. Laoly.

This was revealed by Megawati in her speech on the taking of the oath of oath of office of the PDIP DPP board for the 2019-2024 term of service which was extended until 2025.

"Pak Laoly is laughing, I like to talk to him, (you) are ministers, what are you doing, you know? Our subordinates want it to be targeted," said Megawati at the PDIP DPP Party School, Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, Friday, July 5.

One of the cases highlighted by Megawati was the summons of PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto by the KPK as a witness to the Harun Masiku case. PDIP felt pressured by the anti-corruption commission because the personal goods of its cadres and staff were confiscated

Megawati emphasized that the KPK should not carry out its duties by ignoring the rights of citizens. Megawati also emphasized that the KPK was an institution that was established when she served as President.

"KPK it was me who made it. How could I not know the contents of people's stomach I made, you know. My MK made it. It's not that I'm arrogant. Ask, who made it. So I know the rules, how should it be, it can't be manipulated," said Megawati.