Not Attending KPK Calls, Hasto Kristiyanto Turns Out There Are Other Activities

PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP who is also a lawyer, Ronny Talapessy, said PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto could not fulfill the summons of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on this day. The client just received a summons even though there were other activities.

"The invitation to clarify Mas Hasto as a witness cannot be fulfilled because he just received information on the call this morning while there is already another schedule for activities today," said Ronny who is also Hasto's lawyer to reporters in a written statement, Friday, July 19.

In addition, the legal team is also still studying the summons. This is because Hasto was summoned in another case, namely the alleged bribery of the Ministry of Transportation's DJKA.

"Yes, there is a summons from the KPK. Not to complete the previous investigation regarding fugitive Harun Masiku but other matters," he said.

"We are still studying the material for this summons and we make sure we will continue to respect the ongoing legal process," the lawyer continued.

Previously reported, the KPK summoned PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto in the bribery case of the Ministry of Transportation's DJKA (Kemenhub). He was questioned today, Friday, July 19.

"The examination of witnesses for alleged corruption in the Directorate General of Railways/DJKA of the Ministry of Transportation," said KPK Spokesperson Tessa Mahardika to reporters in a written statement, Friday, July 19.

Hasto in the witness examination schedule was written as a consultant. Tessa said the distribution was in accordance with her recorded work.

"The examination was carried out at the Red and White KPK Building," he said.