The Search For Hasto Kristiyanto's House Was Not Related To His Absence At The KPK Last Monday

KPK Spokesperson Tessa Mahardika/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said the search at the house of the PDI-P Secretary General (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto was not related to his absence when he was summoned as a suspect on Monday, January 6.

KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardhika initially said that the forced attempt at Hasto's residence was related to the alleged bribery of interim replacement (PAW) members of the DPR and the obstruction of the investigation being handled. Investigators believe there is evidence at the location so that the search is carried out.

"So once again the search activity has nothing to do with the absence of HK's brother yesterday," Tessa told reporters at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, January 7.

Meanwhile, when asked about the evidence of evidence that Hasto had hidden regarding PAW's bribe at his home, Tessa did not want to talk much. He said he had not received further information from investigators because the process was still ongoing.

"I can't assume whether anything is hidden or not. However, investigators have an interest in conducting search activities, so we'll just have to wait and see what the results will be," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK has named PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and Donny Tri Istiqomah as PDIP cadres and lawyers as suspects in alleged bribery related to the interim replacement (PAW) of members of the DPR. They are suspected of participating in bribing former KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan to smooth out Harun Masiku's steps to become a member of the council.

In addition, Hasto is also a suspect in the obstruction of the investigation. He allegedly carried out a number of ways to make the case unfinished, one of which asked Harun to damage his cellphone and run away after the arrest operation (OTT) was held.

In this case, a number of witnesses have also been summoned. Among them are former Director General of Immigration Ronny Sompie to former KPU Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan.

The KPK also searched Hasto's house in the Bekasi area, West Java. This forced effort was carried out on Tuesday, January 7.