Hasto Was Questioned About Flashdisk To Record The Results Of The KPK Investigators

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

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto was questioned by investigators regarding several matters in the bribery case for handling interim replacement (PAW) members of the DPR and the obstruction of the investigation. Including, the findings of evidence from searches at his home some time ago.

Investigators searched Hasto's house in the Bekasi, West Java and Kebagusan areas, South Jakarta on Tuesday, January 7. From the first location, flash drives and notebooks were found.

"In general, the person concerned was asked for information about electronic evidence documents," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardhika to reporters at the KPK's Red and White House, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, January 13.

In addition, investigators also clarified Hasto about the testimony of other witnesses in this case.

"Including his knowledge regarding the case that is being suspected of the person concerned or to other suspects," he said.

However, Tessa did not want to elaborate further on the examination.

"I cannot convey it because it has been included in the investigation material," said the spokesman with the investigator's background.

Hasto underwent an examination since 10:00 WIB after being questioned at around 13.26 WIB or 3.5 hours. He left the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta accompanied by his legal team, one of which was the Chairman of the PDIP DPP for Legal Reform Ronny B. Talapessy.

Hasto did not make any statement. However, one of his lawyers, Maqdir Ismail, said that the investigation of his client in the bribery case for the management of interim replacement (PAW) members of the DPR and the obstruction of the investigation had been completed.

"I want to convey that today's inspection process has been completed. For today," Maqdir told reporters at the location.

Previously reported, the KPK developed a case of alleged bribery related to the interim replacement (PAW) of DPR members involving former KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan and his fugitive, Harun Masiku. Two people were named as new suspects, namely Hasto Kristiyanto and Donny Tri Istiqomah, a PDIP cadre as well as a lawyer.

Hasto is also a suspect in the obstruction case of the investigation. He is suspected of obstructing the legal process by asking Harun Masiku to damage his cellphone and run away after the arrest operation (OTT) was carried out.