Ex-KPK Investigator Robin Smiles At Azis Syamsuddin's House, Makes A Melas Face

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JAKARTA - Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Azis Syamsuddin agrees that Stepanus Robin Pattuju came to his house when he was still an investigator for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Azis Syamsuddin claimed that Robin came to his house on his personal initiative, not because of an invitation. Because, claims Azis, at that time did not know Robin.

"He (Robin) came to my house suddenly, without an appointment, because he was at the post at that time. I asked, are you the KPK? Central Jakarta, Monday, October 25.

The KPK prosecutor asked Robin's reaction to the question asked by Azis regarding the truth, namely the KPK investigator. Robin said Azis did not answer, just smiled.

"Just smile, sir. It's not explained just smile (Robin)," said Azis.

Hearing that answer, the prosecutor then asked how many times Robin had visited his house. At first, Azis admitted that he had forgotten. But recently, Azis said that Robin had come to his house three times.

"When he came, I couldn't remember, but he came without me ever contacting him. So he checked with the staff. About three times (came)," said Azis Syamsuddin.

According to Azis, the first time Robin came to his house was in 2020. His first arrival was to introduce himself as a KPK investigator. While the second meeting, Robin said Azis borrowed money for the treatment of his sick family.

"At that time, as I recall, at that time, (asked for) assistance for the needs of the family because it happened to be COVID again, so I helped," said Azis.

Azis first gave Rp10 million in cash assistance for medical expenses. The assistance, Azis claims, was given because Robin made a sad face.

"I sincerely humanely, because he came with a beggar, so I'll just help," said Azis. The Rp10 million money was sent by Azis directly to Robin's account. Not long after, Robin came back to Azis's house with the same goal, namely to borrow money.

"I apologize, sir, sadly. Then it's like people asking for help, sir, beg, so I feel sorry, and in the end I just help humanity, so I'll just help," said Azis.

The second award is Rp. 200 million. However, this time the money was sent not to Robin's account, but to someone else's account.

The prosecutor also asked Azis' reason for the second gift not going through Robin's account. "Why don't you want the second gift to go directly to Robin's account?'," the Prosecutor asked.

A moment later, Azis reasoned because he already knew Robin was a KPK investigator. At the beginning of his testimony, Azis admitted that he knew Robin was a KPK investigator after showing his identity.

"Because I already know the KPK investigators, it could be dangerous for me. People can assume all kinds of things even though my intention is to help," said Azis.

"So the witness understands that it's not allowed to give assistance to Robin that big?'," said the Prosecutor retorting.

"Yes, sir, I understand. I am the one who changed the law and made the law," said Azis.

In the indictment, Stepanus Robin Pattuju was accused of receiving a sum of money from several parties. Among others, the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M. Syahrial Rp1.7 billion through Azis Syamsuddin.

Later, Robin received money from Azis and Aliza Gunado. The last name is someone close to Azis.

Robin and Maskur also received Rp 2 billion in money from Azis and Aliza Gunado related to the investigation into the Central Lampung Financial Allocation Fund (DAK) in 2017.