Never Removing And Apologizing For The Rent Hunter's Statement, Moeldoko Reported ICW To The Police

Moeldoko with his lawyer at a press conference regarding the allegations made by ICW/Wardhany Tsa Tsia (VOI)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko decided to report Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) and its researcher Egi Primayogha to the police.

The decision was taken after the former TNI commander gave ICW and his researchers time to withdraw and apologize for statements that accused him of being a rent-seeker through the distribution network of the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin.

"I will continue to report to the police," said Moeldoko at a press conference at his residence, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, August 31.

He said the accusations made by ICW and its researchers that he was a rent-seeker were serious accusations that must be responded to. Moeldoko also said that since some time ago, he had given the non-governmental organization (NGO) the opportunity even three times to clarify.

"I've made it easy and patient to give the opportunity three times but they did not show the good faith to clarify properly or apologize," he said.

Moeldoko said he regretted the actions taken by ICW. Moreover, so far the institution has always maintained its independence.

"The independence of civil society organizations, because I am very close to all of these organizations, I see very well. It's good enough. But, I regret it, don't because this incident the independence of these organizations is questioned by various parties. Unfortunately! That's my appeal," he said.

Previously reported, Moeldoko stated that he and his daughter, Joanina Novinda Rachman had nothing to do with PT Harsen Laboratories as the producer of Ivermectin which is now a COVID-19 drug.

This answers allegations of his involvement with PT Harsen Laboratories, which is the manufacturer of the drug Ivermectin. The request was sent through a subpoena.

In addition, Moeldoko also demanded that ICW researcher Egi Primayogha submit evidence for the accusations which he considered slander.