Not Responding To Calls, KPK Reminds Azis Syamsuddin To Be Cooperative

DOK VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) asked the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Azis Syamsuddin, to cooperate in responding to the summons of investigators related to the alleged bribery in handling corruption cases in Central Lampung.

Moreover, the Golkar Party politician has not shown his nose at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta until this afternoon.

"The KPK should have summoned and examined brother AZ for questioning. However, we waited until this afternoon that the person concerned was not present," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri to reporters, Friday, September 24.

He said investigators had received a letter requesting a postponement of the examination. Through the letter, Azis argued that he was in self-isolation so he could not attend.

However, the KPK hopes that Azis is in good condition so that he can fulfill the investigator's summons and be examined to make light of the alleged bribery.

"We remind those concerned to be cooperative so that the legal process for handling this case does not drag on," said Ali.

He said the KPK is currently focusing on gathering evidence and information from various parties. Especially from those who are suspected of knowing the incident of giving the money.

"KPK continues to focus on collecting evidence and information from parties that we believe can make the construction of this case clearer," said Ali.

As previously reported, the KPK is currently investigating allegations of bribery in handling cases in Central Lampung. In this case, Azis' name sticks out because he is mentioned in the indictment of a former KPK investigator who brokered the case of Stepanus Robin Pattuju.

In the indictment, Azis and Aliza are said to have given Rp3,099 billion and US$36 thousand. The gift is intended to deal with the bribery case in Central Lampung which is being handled by the KPK.

In addition to this case, the name of this Golkar Party politician is also implicated for his role in introducing Stepanus to the former Kutai Regent Kertanegara Rita Widyasari and the inactive Tanjungbalai Mayor M Syahrial. From that introduction, both of them asked for help from the former police investigator to take care of the case that ensnared them and is being investigated by the KPK.