Ferdy Sambo's Feud With Kabareskrim Behind Illegal Mine Issues Ismail Bolong

The defendant Ferdy Sambo underwent a follow-up trial in the premeditated murder case against Brigadier J at the South Jakarta District Court. (Between)

JAKARTA - The issue of illegal mining bribes from Ismail Bolong that dragged several high-ranking police officers was increasingly wild. In fact, it was colored by the dispute between the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police, Komjen Agus Andrianto, and the former Head of the Propam Police Division Ferdy Sambo.

The feud between the two began when a report document (LHP) was circulated regarding illegal coal mining in the East Kalimantan Police area.

In the LHP registered with the number R/1253/WAS.2.4/2022/IV/DIVPROPAM, dated April 7, 2022, it was stated that there were findings of violations or irregularities committed by unscrupulous members of the National Police and the main officials of the East Kalimantan Police. The form of the violation of the examination of a sum of money.

In fact, on point h of the document, it was written that Aiptu Ismail Bolong gave coordination money to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police to Kombes BH as Head of Sub-Directorate V Dittipidter three times, namely in October, November and December 2021 amounting to IDR 3 billion every month to be distributed at the Dittipidter Bareskrim.

In addition, he also gave coordination money to Komjen Agus Andrianto as the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police directly in the Kabareskrim office in the form of US dollars three times, namely October, November and December 2021, amounting to Rp. 2 billion.

Ferdy Sambo, who was questioned about the LHP, confirmed it. Because he directly signed the report.

"Yes, that's right, that's the letter," said Ferdy Sambo at the South Jakarta District Court, Tuesday, November 22.

However, Ferdy Sambo did not talk much about the case that had gone viral because Ismail Bolong confessed.

Ferdy Sambo asked the matter to be asked directly to the competent authorities. Because at this time Ferdy Sambo is no longer a member of the National Police.

"Ask the official in charge, the letter is already there," said Sambo.

In fact, the former Karo Paminal of the Propam Division, Hendra Kurniawan, also agreed with the contents of the LHP. Including, the provision of Rp2 billion from Ismail Bolong to Komjen Agus Andrianto.

In addition, the correctness of the data contained in the LHP is the result of an investigation. Including the results of the examination of police officers and Ismail Bolong.

"Nakan sesuai faktanya begitu (Kabareskrim diduga terima suap tambang ilegal, red)," ujar Hendra.

"That's right, I (examine), just ask the authorized official. There is data, it's not fictitious," he continued.

Shortly after the two former members of the National Police gave a statement, Komjen Agus Andrianto immediately called. He firmly denied all the accusations.

According to him, the information in the report did not prove that there was indeed involvement behind the Ismail Bolong case.

"The information alone is not enough," said Agus.

Agus said Ismail Bolong in the video circulating had straightened out if there was no involvement. This is because the confession that said Kabareskrim had to be pronounced because of intimidation.

"Moreover, it has been clarified because it was forced," he said

In fact, Agus questioned Ferdy Sambo and Hendra Kurniawan's steps that did not take action against all the names listed in the two investigation report (LHP).

He also suspected that the two former members of the National Police had received the deposit. So, they did not take action.

"Maybe those who receive it by not continuing the problem, throwing stones to divert issues," said Agus.

Not only that, Agus seemed to be attacking Hendra Kurniawan and Ferdy Sambo who dragged him into the vortex of receiving illegal mining bribes in East Kalimantan.

The attack alluded to the actions of the two former members of the Bhayangkara Corps who had covered up the fact behind the death of Nopriansyah Yosua Hutabarat alias Brigadier J.

"The majority of cases of the late Brigadier Yoshua have been covered up," said Agus

Then, Agus also questioned Ismail Bolong, who had not yet been arrested. In fact, it is suspected that Ferdy Sambo Cs released the former member of the Samarinda Police.

"Maybe those who receive it by not continuing the problem, throwing stones to divert issues," said Agus.

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The feud with mutual retaliation had subsided. However, a few days later, Ferdy Sambo and Komjen Agus Andrianto's tension seemed to rise again.

Starting from Ferdy Sambo who said that the LHP of the Propam Division was prepared based on the results of the examination of all parties suspected of being involved. Including, information from Ismail Bolong and Kabareskrim Komjem Agus Andrianto.

"Yes, I had time," said Ferdy Sambo in response to the question of examining Ismail Bolong and Komjen Agus Andrianto.

In addition, Ferdy Sambo also denied the accusation of releasing Ismail Bolong or not continuing the prosecution process.

According to him, Propam's authority is limited to taking action against the members of the National Police who are involved. The action process has been carried out until the stage of handing over the LHP to the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

"Look, I have officially submitted the official report to the leadership, so it means that the process in Propam has been completed, it involves high-ranking officers," he said.

"Yes, no, it's an official report," continued Sambo.

However, Agus denied all of Ferdy Sambo's statements. He firmly stated that he had not even been asked for information regarding the alleged illegal mining bribery from Ismail Bolong.

In fact, he was never involved and received bribes as written in the LHP.

"As far as I remember never, yes. I haven't forgotten my memory," said Agus.

In fact, Agus Andrianto challenged Ferdy Sambo to open an investigation report (BAP) regarding the alleged bribery of illegal mines in East Kalimantan.

Meanwhile, the BAP is the basis for the preparation of the investigation report (LHP) of the Propam Division.

"Just bring out the results of the program news if it's true," said Agus.

Nevertheless, Ferdy Sambo seemed reluctant to serve Agus' challenge. Instead, he said that the party who should have opened the BAP was the Police as an institution for law enforcement.

"They were the ones who opened it, why me?" said Sambo.