KPK Explores The Role Of Azis Syamsuddin In Introducing Walkot Tanjungbalai To Investigators

Chairman of the KPK Firli Bahuri (DOK PR KPK)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will explore the role of Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Azis Syamsuddin, introducing the Mayor of Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra, M. Syahrial (MS) with KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP).

Syahrial and Stepanus together with Maskur Husain (MH), lawyers have been named as suspects in suspected bribery related to the handling of investigations into suspected corruption at the Tanjungbalai City Government.

"This will and will continue to be explored, so it does not stop here. So, later we will continue to make efforts to reveal as clearly as possible the case and what was done by brother AZ (Azis Syamsuddin) as Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Parliament," said the Chairman. KPK Firli Bahuri quoted by Antara, Saturday, April 24.

To explore Azis Syamsuddin's role, the KPK will collect evidence and statements from witnesses related to the case.

"After that, we will see what his actions were, what the testimony of the witnesses was, what other evidence, what instructions, what documents because the elements of the conviction had to be fulfilled," said Firli.

Flow of the case

KPK chairman Firli Bahuri uncovered the bribery conspiracy related to the handling of the case of the Mayor of Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra, M Syahrial (MS). There was a meeting attended by KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju with the Mayor of Tanjungbalai at the house of Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Azis Syamsuddin.

"In October 2020, SRP (Stepanus Robin Pattuju, KPK investigator) held a meeting with MS (Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial) at the AZ official residence (Azis Syamsuddin) Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Parliament," said Firli Bahuri at a press conference at the KPK building, Thursday , The evening of April 22nd.

During the meeting, Firli Bahuri mentioned that Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Azis Syamsuddin, introduced KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP) with the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial (MS).

"Because it is suspected that MS has a problem related to the investigation of suspected corruption in the Tanjung Balai City Government which is being carried out by the KPK so that it does not go up to the investigation stage and asks SRP to help so that later the investigation problem is not followed up by the KPK," he explained.

Following up on the meeting at the house of Deputy Speaker of the DPR Azis Syamsuddin, KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP) introduced lawyer Maskur Husain (MH) to the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial (MS).

"SRP together with MH (Maskur Husain, lawyer) agreed to make a commitment with MS (Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial) regarding the investigation of alleged corruption in the Tanjungbalai City Government not to be followed up by the KPK by preparing Rp1.5 billion," said Firli.

Tanjungbalai Mayor M Syahrial approved the request of KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP) and lawyer Maskur Husain (MH). MS transferred money through the account of Riefka Amalia, a friend of a KPK investigator. The Mayor of Tanjungbalai also gave cash to KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP).

"Until the total money that SRP has received is Rp1.3 billion," he said.

"After the money was received, SRP reiterated to MS with a guarantee of certainty that the investigation into the alleged corruption in the Tanjung Balai City Government would not be followed up by the KPK," he added.

From the money given by the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial, lawyer Maskur Husain received a total of Rp.525 million through KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP). MH is suspected of also receiving money from other parties of around Rp. 200 million.

"Meanwhile, the SRP (KPK investigator) from October 2020 to April 2021 is also suspected of receiving money from other parties through bank transfer in the name of RA (Riefka Amalia) amounting to Rp438 million," said Firli.