Propose Pretrial, Mardani H. Maming Against KPK In South Jakarta District Court

KPK Building/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The former regent of Tanah Bumbu, Mardani H. Maming, finally filed a pretrial against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The General Treasurer of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) was dragged into the alleged bribery of mining permits.

South Jakarta District Court Public Relations (Jaksel) Haruno said Mardani had filed a pretrial lawsuit. The submission was made on Monday, June 27 yesterday.

"(Already filed a pretrial, ed) today, Monday, June 27," said South Jakarta District Court Public Relations Haruno to reporters in a written statement, Monday, June 27.

Haruno said that this pretrial was recorded under Perk Prap No. 55/Pid.Prap/2022/PN Jkt.Sel. The inaugural trial will be held on Tuesday, July 12.

Meanwhile, Mardani H. Maming's attorney, Ahmad Irawan, did mention that the opportunity to file a pretrial is big. This possibility will be taken after it receives a letter of determination of the suspect from the KPK.

Against this possibility, the anti-corruption commission previously stated that it would not be afraid. Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, will fight if a pretrial is filed.

The Corruption Eradication Commission, continued Ali, already has evidence that supports Mardani's alleged homicide practice. "And we make sure the investigation process is in accordance with applicable legal procedures," said Ali.

Before being named a suspect, Mardani had been questioned some time ago. However, after being questioned, he admitted that he was asked for information regarding his problems with the owner of PT Jhonlin Group Samsudin Andi Arsyad alias Haji Isam. which was held at the Corruption Court, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Kalsel).

This allegation was conveyed by the younger brother of former President Director of PT Prolindo Cipta Nusantara (PCN) Henry Soetio, Christian Soetio. At that time, Christian claimed to know that there was a flow of funds to the former Tanah Bumbu Regent Mardani H Maming through PT Permata Abadi Raya (PAR) and PT Trans Surya Perkasa (TSP). quoted based on the financial statements of PT PCN.

Mardani had previously commented on his legal status and stated that he was criminalized by the legal mafia.

"This country must not lose to the legal mafia, young people must unite against all of this. Today it is my turn to be criminalized, what will come will be your turn, many have been victims, but all the media are silent," Maming told reporters in a statement. he wrote, Tuesday, June 21.

The state, continued Mardani, must be saved from the legal mafia who can take anyone hostage. He made sure that he would not be afraid to go against those who play by the rules.

Moreover, the actions of the legal mafia in the country can create legal uncertainty that complicates the investment process. "I will not be afraid to fight the legal mafia, I believe the truth will still prevail," he concluded.