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11 Witnesses Questioned in Extortion Case Involving Ex-Minister Limpo

By Cpiet Jumat, 13 Oktober 2023 Pengunjung (119) 2 Mins Read
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Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of Metro Jaya Regional Police has interviewed 11 witnesses in relation to alleged extortion case involving Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership and former Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL). "As of last night, we have already questioned 11 witnesses at the investigative stage," stated Police Senior Superintendent Ade Safri Simanjuntak, Director of Special Criminal Investigation Directorate, as reported by Antaranews on Thursday (10/23). Additionally, several witnesses will be interviewed today, including one from the KPK. He further clarified that the focus of the questioning pertains to the alleged corruption offense. "All witnesses are being examined in the investigative stage, specifically regarding the alleged corruption case currently under investigation by the investigators from the Corruption Crime Sub-Directorate," he elaborated. Among the 11 individuals summoned for questioning are former Agriculture Minister SYL, SYL's driver, SYL's aide, and the Chief of Semarang Sub-Regional Large City Police. He noted that the case was formally registered on Friday (6/10/23), subsequently prompting its elevation to the investigative stage regarding the alleged corruption offense. The corruption charges involve extortion, acceptance of benefits, gift-giving, or promises made by public officials or state administrators regarding legal matters handled at the Ministry of Agriculture from 2020 to 2023. This is governed by Article 12e or Article 12g/Article 11 of Law No. 31 of 1999, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 on Amendments to Law No. 31 of 1999 on Combating Corruption, in conjunction with Article 65 of the Criminal Code. (ar/fa/hn/nm)
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