Maximizing Evidence Collection, KPK Extends Detention Of Investigator Stepanus 'Case Broker'

Atmosphere of Stepanus Robin Pattuju's trial (Photo: KPK Public Relations/Wardhany Tsa Tsia)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has extended the detention period of Stepanus Robin Pattuju, a former investigator from the anti-corruption commission from the police.

He is a suspect in receiving bribes in the alleged bribery case related to the termination of the case for the Mayor of Tanjungbalai, M Syahrial.

"Investigators have extended the detention period of SRP (Stepanus Robin Pattuju) for another 30 days based on the second decision from the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Prevention Ipi Maryati told reporters, Thursday, July 15.

The detention was extended from July 22 to August 20. Stepanus is currently being held at the Red and White House Branch of the KPK Rutan.

The extension of the detention of Stepanus 'case broker' was needed because the anti-corruption commission investigators wanted to maximize the collection of evidence in the bribery case.

"This detention extension is needed so that the investigative team can maximize the collection of evidence," said Ipi.

Previously reported, the KPK named three suspects, namely Stepanus Robin Pattuju, a lawyer named Maskur Husein, and the Mayor of Tanjung Balai M Syahrial.

Stepanus is suspected of asking for Rp 1.5 billion from the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial. The money was given so that the case experienced by M Syahrial related to the bribery investigation investigated by the KPK at the Tanjungbalai City Government, North Sumatra was stopped.

In this case, the KPK also mentioned the role of the Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Parliament, Azis Syamsuddin. He is said to be the initiator of the introduction between Syahrial and Stepanus.

This acquaintance took place at his official residence. According to the KPK, this Golkar Party politician knows Stepanus from his aides, who are both from the Bhayangkara Corps.