Firli Bahuri Denies That Stepanus Robin Pattuju's Boss Is Involved In The KPK Case

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (Photo: KPK Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The head of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, confirmed that no leader or direct supervisor of Stepanus Robin Pattuju was involved in securing the alleged corruption case at the anti-corruption commission.

"No one is internally involved in SRP's actions, including his superiors", said Firli in a written statement to reporters, Tuesday, October 12.

Stepanus, a former KPK investigator who became a case broker, said Firli, playing alone to secure several corruption cases. Firli's belief is also obtained from witness statements and evidence collection that has been carried out by his subordinates.

"KPK has made requests for witness statements and collected evidence, so there is no evidence that his superiors were involved in the SRP case", said the former Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK.

In a trial held on Monday, October 11 yesterday, it was revealed that Stepanus, who was accused of receiving bribes in handling corruption cases at the KPK, often asked for money because he was asked by his superiors.

This was conveyed by the former Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial who was presented as a witness. In addition, at the trial it was also revealed that former Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Azis Syamsuddin, had eight 'insiders' who were ready to secure him from being caught in a corruption case at the KPK.

This allegation was revealed when the Public Prosecutor (JPU) of the KPK read out the minutes of the examination (BAP) belonging to the Regional Secretary of the Tanjungbalai City Government, Yusmada.

Previously, Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said Azis admitted that he had no other 'insider' besides Stepanus Robin Pattuju. This confession was conveyed by the former deputy chairman of the Golkar Party when he was examined for the first time.

"The suspect AZ (Azis Syamsuddin) explained before investigators that there is no other party at the KPK who can assist his interests other than the SRP (Stepanus Robin Pattuju)", KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs, Ali Fikri, told reporters, Monday, October 11.

Even though Azis had answered that no other party had helped him, the KPK did not immediately believe it. Ali emphasized that his party would continue to investigate the allegations that caused the public spotlight.

"KPK does not stop here. Related to this will be confirmed again to other witnesses", he said.