Novel Baswedan On 'Insiders' Azis Syamsuddin: KPK And The Council Have The Authority To Search, Not Wait For Evidence

DOK ANTARA/Novel Baswedan

JAKARTA - Novel Baswedan asked the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to proactively investigate allegations of 'insiders' in the institution to secure former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Azis Syamsuddin.

The former KPK investigator who was expelled due to the failure of the National Insight Test Assessment (TWK) reminded that the anti-corruption commission has the authority to investigate each trial fact.

"KPK and Dewas are given the authority to look for evidence, not waiting to be given evidence and don't care," Novel said as quoted from his Twitter account @nazaqistha on Wednesday, October 6.

This allegation of Azis Syamsuddin having 'insiders' at the KPK was revealed from the trial of former anti-corruption commission investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju at the Jakarta Corruption Court. At the trial, the BAP belonging to the Regional Secretary of Tanjungbalai Yusmada was read by the KPK Public Prosecutor.

Returning to Novel, the KPK and the Supervisory Board must quickly investigate the allegation because it is impossible for Stepanus to act alone to interfere with the handling of corruption cases.

"What is clear is that Robin doesn't work alone. Do you still want to cover it up," he said.

Previously, the KPK asked all parties with information about 'insiders' Azis Syamsuddin within the KPK to report. However, the report must be accompanied by complete evidence.

"Ethics enforcement at the KPK must be based on evidence and facts, not from opinions that are not necessarily valid," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters.

Meanwhile, the information related to 'insider' Azis Syamsuddin at the KPK which was revealed after the trial will be investigated further by asking for information from other witnesses.

Moreover, in the same trial Stepanus Robin Pattuju, who is a former KPK investigator and caught in bribery in handling corruption cases, has given a rebuttal. Thus, it is necessary to deepen the testimony of witnesses contained in the minutes of examination (BAP).

"KPK will further explore the testimony of witnesses who mentioned this allegation and collect other information so that the trial can conclude whether there is a match between the two. Thus forming legal facts that the KPK can follow up on," said Ali.

"Therefore, the KPK invites the entire community to continue to monitor the work of the KPK so that it remains professional and prioritizes applicable ethical values," he concluded.