The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Emphasizes Firli Bahuri's Presence Of Lukas Enembe In Jayapura In Accordance With The Rules

The team meeting from the KPK and IDI with Lukas Enembe at the residence of the Governor of Papua in Jayapura (doc VOI-Ist)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said the presence of KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri and his team to Jayapura examined Papua Governor Lukas Enembe according to the rules. This activity refers to Article 113 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

"The examination activity has a legal basis, namely Article 113 of the Criminal Procedure Code," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Friday, November 4.

In Article 113 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Ali said that if a suspect or witness could not attend for appropriate and reasonable reasons, investigators could conduct an examination at his residence.

Moreover, he said, the presence of Firli and the team was a form of seriousness in investigating the alleged corruption that ensnared Lukas.

In addition, Ali also ensured Firli's presence to Jayapura met Lukas to carry out the duties and main functions of the KPK. The meeting was also not in a dark room because it was informed to the public.

"The leadership's participation in these activities is of course in the context of implementing the main tasks of the KPK's function as applicable law," he said.

"This activity is carried out in an open place and can be witnessed directly by various parties and even then published to the public," he continued.

As previously reported, a team containing KPK doctors and the Executive Board of the Indonesian Doctors Association (PB IDI) and investigators met with Lukas Enembe on Thursday, November 3. An examination related to the alleged corruption committed by Lukas has also been carried out.

It's just that, because Lukas is sick, the examination will be completed immediately. The team containing doctors has also confirmed the health condition of the alleged corruption suspect.