KPK Needs Time To Verify Reports On Giving 'Envelopes' From Ferdy Sambo To LPSK Staff

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has asked the public to give their party time to verify reports of alleged 'envelopes' giving former Head of the Propam Propam Division, Ferdy Sambo, to the staff of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK).

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said his party had 30 days to verify. This is in accordance with Government Regulation Number 3 of 2018.

"There is an obligation (to verify reports, ed). How long does it take, according to government regulations, it is 30 working days," Ali told reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, August 18.

"It means this, we need time of course when we receive reports from the public. It doesn't just end, it takes time," he continued.

Later, the KPK will summon the complainant in this verification process. In addition, the collection of information and evidence will also be carried out.

"So, yes, we will see the development later. If this is indeed worthy of follow-up, there are allegations of criminal events and it is a corruption crime which is under the authority of the KPK.

The Team of Law Enforcement and Justice Advocates (TAMPAK) reported allegations of giving money by Inspector General Ferdy Sambo to LPSK officers to the KPK on Tuesday, August 15.

TAMPAK Coordinator, Roberth Keytimu, said that the reporting was carried out so that the investigation into the shooting of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat or Brigadier J proceeded professionally and transparently. They urged the KPK to investigate the alleged money giving.

"We expect the KPK to take steps based on Law Number 19 of 2019," said Roberth at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 15.

Not only that, the KPK must also investigate the giving of money from Ferdy Sambo and his wife to a number of parties involved in this shooting case, such as Bharada Richard Eliezer, also known as Bharada E, Kuwat, and Bripka Ricky Rizal.

"(Hopefully the KPK, ed) will investigate the alleged bribery of LPSK staff, Bharada Richard Elizier Pudihang Lumiu alias Bharada E, Bripka Ricky Rizal, and Kuwat Ma'ruf," he said.

TAMPAK brought evidence in the form of news clippings from online media. From there, the union of advocates believes that there have been attempts to bribe a number of parties.

Previously reported, Deputy Chairperson of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) Edwin Partogi said that one of its members was given two brown envelopes after meeting the former Head of the Propam Division Inspector General Ferdy Sambo on Wednesday, July 13.

At that time, two LPSK officers met with Sambo at the Propam Kadiv Office. According to him, the meeting was related to a request for protection for Ferdy Sambo's wife.