JAKARTA - The party of Ahmad Dedi, a Deputy Expert Functional Inspector at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, spoke up about the narrative that said he avoided the media crew after undergoing an examination at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Ahmad Dedi's lawyer, Tongku Hamonangan Daulay, S.H., M.H., confirmed that his client never intended to run away from reporters. He said that there was a negative framing that developed on social media and mass media related to his client's presence at the anti-corruption agency building.
Clarification Regarding Allegations of Avoiding the Media
Tongku clarified that the choice not to make a statement after the examination was his client's personal right to maintain the integrity of the ongoing legal process.
"We need to clarify that there has been a negative framing that seems as if our client is afraid because he is involved in the case. In fact, it is not true at all," Tongku told the media in Jakarta, Saturday, May 9.
According to Tongku, Ahmad Dedi chose not to comment so as not to create an opinion that is counterproductive to the investigation of the alleged bribery case in the Customs Directorate General.
Stating the Status as a Witness, Not a Suspect
The lawyer also underlined an important point regarding Ahmad Dedi's legal position in this case. His presence at the KPK is a form of cooperative attitude as a citizen.
"He is here to provide information according to what he knows and experiences. Once again we emphasize, Ahmad Dedi's status is a witness and not a suspect," said Tongku.
Furthermore, Tongku hopes that the mass media and the public will continue to respect the principle of presumption of innocence as stipulated in the code of ethics for journalists. He asked that no party should sway opinions before there is a final legal decision.
"We hope that media colleagues can maintain professionalism and not easily be taken in by framing that can mislead public opinion. Let's control this legal process so that it runs objectively, transparently, and thoroughly," he concluded.
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