Next Week, Polda Metro Will Check Again Firli Bahuri

Direskrimsus Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak/DOK PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

Polda Metro Jaya will again examine former Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri regarding the handling of the alleged extortion case against Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL).

Director of Special Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak said the investigation was scheduled for next week.

"That's right, the suspect FB will be questioned at an additional examination next week," said Ade when confirmed, Friday, November 22.

Investigators have also sent a summons for examination of Firli Bahuri on November 20.

It is known, there are two alleged criminal acts that have been investigated regarding Firli Bahuri. First, the alleged extortion of SYL as regulated in Article 12e or 12B or Article 11 in conjunction with Article 65 of the Criminal Code.

In this case, investigators have examined 134 witnesses and experts to date. The number is likely to continue to grow as the case is not completed.

The second alleged criminal act is a meeting with the berkaka party, namely SYL as stated in Article 36 junto Article 65 of the KPK Law.

In handling the case, 39 witnesses and experts have been examined. However, Firli Bahuri's status is still being reported.

"The total number of witnesses who have been examined is 37 people, with details, 7 members of the National Police, 16 KPK employees, 16 Ministry of Agriculture employees, 4 civilians, 1 criminal expert, and 1 procedural law expert," said Ade.