For No Reason, Firli Bahuri Again Absent From Examination Of The SYL Extortion Case

Former KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Former Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri is again absent from the investigation regarding the alleged extortion case against former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo or SYL today, Thursday, November 28.

Today's examination is known to be a follow-up to investigators after Firli Bahuri was absent from the schedule for taking information on February 26.

"The suspect FB was not present to fulfill the investigator's summons today," said Director of Special Criminal Investigation at the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak, to VOI, Thursday, November 28.

However, it was not clearly conveyed about the reason for Firli Bahuri's absence from today's examination.

It is only stated that the former chairman of the KPK has conveyed his absence to investigators through his attorney.

Regarding the next steps that will be taken by investigators regarding the case, especially regarding the possibility of forcibly picking up, Ade was reluctant to comment. However, it was stated that the investigative team would consolidate about this matter.

"Investigators will consolidate regarding this matter, to determine follow-up steps in the context of investigation," said Ade.

As a reminder, there are two alleged criminal acts that are being 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.