Firli Bahuri Asks The Public To Trust The Performance Of The KPK Council To Investigate Alleged Ethical Violations Lili Pintauli Siregar

Firli Bahuri, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). (Between)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri admitted that he did not know about the news that KPK Deputy Chairwoman Lili Pintauli Siregar was rumored to have resigned from office.

Lili was in the spotlight after allegedly receiving facilities and tickets for the Mandalika MotoGP from PT Pertamina (Persero). Currently, the case is being handled by the KPK Supervisory Board.

"Well, I don't know yet," said Firli to reporters at the DPR RI Building, Senayan, Central Jakarta, Thursday, June 30.

Firli also did not answer more about the news that Lili's resignation letter had been submitted. He only emphasized that currently the investigation into the alleged ethical violation by Lili was still being handled by the KPK Council.

"It is being investigated by the KPK Council. What is certain is that the KPK is committed to resolving the case and we entrust it to the Council. Please ask the Council," he said as he walked away.

Lili was again reported to the KPK Council for allegedly receiving hotel accommodation facilities and tickets to watch the 2022 MotoGP race at the Mandalika International Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), from PT Pertamina (Persero).

Against this allegation, member of the KPK Supervisory Board, Albertina Ho, said the process would proceed to an ethics trial. However, it is not yet known when the trial will take place.

In dealing with the alleged receipt, the KPK has collected materials and information from related parties, including the state-owned company. President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero) Nicke Widyawati has also been examined some time ago and provided additional information in writing.

Not only that, the KPK Council has also asked related parties to bring proof of booking accommodation at Amber Lombok Beach Resort and Mandalika MotoGP tickets at the Grandstand Premium Zone A-Red.

This is the second time the former Deputy Chairperson of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has dealt with the KPK Council.

Lili was previously given a severe sanction in the form of cutting her basic salary by 40 percent for 12 months because she was proven to have violated the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct in the form of abusing her influence as a KPK leader for personal interests and dealing directly with the party whose case is being handled by the KPK, namely the Mayor of Tanjungbalai, M. Syahrial.