Novel Baswedan Claims To Know 8 Insiders Azis Syamsuddin, KPK Again Challenges Asking For Evidence

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has asked for evidence for those who claim to know about eight "insiders" who protected former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Azis Syamsuddin.

This request was made after his former investigator, Novel Baswedan, admitted that he knew and had reported this to the KPK Supervisory Board but was ignored.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri asked all parties suspected of knowing about 'insider' Azis Syamsuddin to report it to the KPK Supervisory Board and the KPK. According to him, this report is important to investigate these allegations.

"We really need valid preliminary data so that the report is not just a baseless accusation," Ali told reporters on Wednesday, October 6.

He ensured that the allegations that emerged from the trial of the former KPK investigator, Stepanus Robin Pattuju, would be dismantled as long as there was sufficient evidence.

Moreover, Ali emphasized that KP will not remain silent about the facts that are revealed and will continue to move, including asking for information from other parties to obtain legal facts.

Moreover, the KPK as a law enforcement agency must carry out its duties according to the facts. "It's not just a trial fact, for example from the testimony of one witness, let alone just an opinion without valid evidence," said Ali.

Therefore, the KPK represented by Ali Fikri advised all parties to refrain from expressing opinions. As a state of law, said Ali, all parties must act in accordance with the law.

"We are worried that if we only echo opinions without submitting evidence, it will be a negative suspicion that can harm certain parties," he said.

"As a state of law, let's act according to the law. Respect and uphold legal principles by upholding the legal facts. Not the buzz of opinions without evidence," he added.

There is also Ali's statement in response to Novel who reminded the KPK to actively seek facts and evidence instead of waiting for it to be handed over. He conveyed this after previously admitting that he had previously reported to the KPK Supervisory Board about Azis Syamsuddin's insider but was ignored.

The novel, which was expelled from the KPK after the failed National Insight Test Assessment (TWK) reminded that the anti-corruption commission had the authority to investigate each trial fact. So, they no longer need to wait for evidence to be submitted from someone else.

"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.

According to him, the KPK and the Supervisory Board must quickly investigate the allegations because it is impossible for Stepanus to act alone to interfere with the handling of corruption cases. Moreover, he is only an investigator who does not have a high position in the KPK.

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

The allegation of an insider to secure Azis Syamsuddin was revealed from the investigation report (BAP) belonging to the Regional Secretary (Sekda) Tanjungbalai Yusmada. The file was read out by the Public Prosecutor in a trial held at the Jakarta Corruption Court on Monday, October 4.

"In the Minutes of Investigation (BAP) Number 19, paragraph 2, you explained that M Syahrial said he could get to know Robin because he was assisted by Azis Syamsuddin, the Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives because he was met at Azis' house in Jakarta. M Syahrial also said that Azis had 8 There are people in the KPK who can be mobilized by Azis for the sake of Azis OTT or securing the case, one of them is Robin. That's Azis Syamsuddin, who has secured the OTT and secured the case, what case?" asked the Public Prosecutor (JPU) of the KPK Heradian Salipi.

"Nothing was conveyed," Yusmada replied.

In the trial, Yusmada, who is a suspect in the bribery case of buying and selling positions with the inactive Tanjungbalai Regent M Syahrial, was presented as a witness. He testified for Stepanus Robin and advocate Maskur Husain who were charged with accepting bribes of Rp. 11.5 billion from handling five corruption cases at the KPK, including the case against Azis Syamsuddin.

"What do you mean by Azis Syamsuddin's interests?" the prosecutor asked again.

"I don't know," replied Yusmada.

"Just talking for the sake of Azis Syamsuddin?" asked the prosecutor.

"Yes, sir," replied Yusmada.

"In the BAP you said 'it can be mobilized for the sake of Azis Syamsuddin', did you say anything else?" asked the prosecutor.

"No sir, that's all, sir," replied Yusmada.