Allegations Of The Involvement Of Another General Behind The Jalan Djoko Tjandra Letter

Djoko Tjandra (Photo: Twitter @xdigeeembok)

JAKARTA - Various issues have arisen behind the issuance of travel documents in the name of fugitive convicted cessie (collection rights) Bank Bali, Djoko Tjandra. Among them are the alleged involvement of a number of generals who gave the order to issue the letter.

Member of Commission III for Legal Affairs of the DPR RI, Muhammad Nasir Djamil, said that the issue had indeed been circulating widely and even reached his ears. However, to ensure this, the National Police must carry out further investigation steps.

"I heard there are other generals who have the same relationship (helping Djoko Tjandra)," Nasir said in Jakarta, Thursday, July 16.

The name of the General who has been confirmed to have been dragged into this case is Brigadier General Prasetyo Utomo. In fact, Prasetyo has been removed from his position as Head of the Coordination and Supervision Bureau (Karo Korwas) of PPNS Bareskrim Polri.

This removal is the aftermath of the issuance of a travel document with number SJ / 82 / VI / 2020 / Rokorwas, dated June 18, 2020 which was signed by him. Djoko Tjandra also used the letter to go to Pontianak, West Kalimantan from Jakarta on June 19 and return on June 22, 2020.

Nasir hopes that this case will be investigated further. The hope is that it can dismantle the other figures involved. That way, the image of the Police will recover after being tarnished because of this problem.

The police agency is tarnished because Prasetyo has protected a fugitive. In fact, the existence of Djoko Tjandra is currently being sought by the state. Thus, the action he did was considered a serious violation.

"It is indeed tough if we look at the law. It is tough. If he protects a fugitive, it is like protecting a fugitive guarding a fugitive," said the PKS politician.

For that, in addition to investigating thoroughly, the National Police must provide appropriate punishment for the perpetrators. This is also a deterrent effect for all other members of the Police.

"It is expected to give a deterrent effect to these police officers. Then also (the investigation) gets to the roots or say who actually ordered Prasetyo," said Nasir.

Previously, a travel letter on behalf of Djoko Tjandra originated from findings put forward by the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI). The findings have also been submitted to the Indonesian Ombudsman and DPR RI.

With this handover, MAKI hopes that the findings can be discussed by Commission III of the DPR RI, Kemenkumham, the Attorney General's Office and the National Police.