progresifjaya.id, JAKARTA – Like a dog barking at a passing caravan. The hustle and bustle about the former KPK Chairman, Firli Bahuri who has not been detained even though he has been named a suspect may continue to rage. However, the principles and beliefs of the Kapolda Metro Jaya, Irjen Pol Karyoto regarding this case remain the same and are not affected. Firli as a suspect can still roam free. But when the time comes, he will definitely be locked up.
“In Syaa Allah, we will resolve everything. That is my duty debt that must be paid off when the time comes,” said Kapolda Karyoto, Friday, (11/10).
Just to remind you, Firli Bahuri is a suspect in three cases at the Polda Metro Jaya. The first is the alleged extortion case against the former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL).
Furthermore, Firli Bahuri was also reported for alleged money laundering (TPPU). He was also reported in relation to Article 36 in conjunction with Article 65 of Law Number 30 of 2002 as amended by Law Number 19 of 2019 concerning the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) regarding the meeting with SYL as a party to the case. investigation.
Firli Bahuri himself has spoken out after being questioned in the alleged extortion case against SYL. He alibied that he had never committed extortion or received bribes related to the handling of the case at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan).
“I, Firli Bahuri, state that there has never been any extortion, gratification, or bribery,” said Firli in a written statement to reporters, Friday (17/11).
The alleged extortion case against SYL emerged when the KPK was investigating the alleged corruption case at the Ministry of Agriculture. SYL himself as Minister of Agriculture at that time had been named a suspect in the alleged corruption case and was detained by the KPK.
SYL is suspected of extortion, receiving gratification and committing money laundering (TPPU). SYL is suspected of receiving deposits of USD 4.000 to 10.000 every month from his subordinates. (Bembo)