Being Named A Suspect, Haris Azhar Reports Luhut Binsar Panjaitan To Police

Hariz Azhar at Polda Metro Jaya/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Director of Lokataru Haris Azhar will report back to Luhut Binsar Panjaitan. The report follows the determination of the suspect Haris Azhar in the alleged defamation case.

"So we will report back, even though legally this is not a complaint offense," said Haris Azhar's lawyer, Nurkholis Hidayat, to reporters, Monday, March 21.

However, no further details were given regarding the context of the good reporting.

Nurkholis only stated that during the investigation process, his client had presented all information regarding the existence of economic crimes. So, it can be the basis for reporting back.

"During the examination process as a witness Haris has conveyed information regarding the alleged economic crimes that occurred in Intan Jaya," he said.

"Well, police investigators or other law enforcement agencies should have followed up," he continued.

In fact, said Nurkholis, the information that has been submitted must be followed up by the police. This is because the information is about allegations of corruption.

"There are rules, even for cases involving corruption, scandals must be prioritized over cases of defamation. Because this is not followed up in a responsive manner by the police," said Nurkholis.

Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti have been named suspects for alleged defamation of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan," on Haris Azhar's YouTube account.