REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Former social affairs minister Idrus Marham did not have any plan to file pretrial motion to challenge his suspect status. He was allegedly involved in Riau-1 coal-fired power plant (PLTU) construction project bribery case.
“We almost certain that he (Idrus) will not file pretrial motion,” said Idrus’ lawyer, Samsul Huda on Monday (August 27).
According to Samsul, the consideration to not file pretrial motion was because Idrus wanted to immediately proceed with the case. He said Idrus was also ready to undergo the legal process.
“In order to complete the case quickly, we will certainly follow the process and respect KPK's decision,” Samsul explained.
Furthermore, Samsul said Idrus was ready to meet KPK summon as witness and also as suspect. So far, KPK has not summoned him yet.
Idrus along with another suspect Golkar Party politician Eni Maulani Saragih allegedly have received gifts from businessman Johanes Budi Kotjo. Idrus suspected to know and took part in bribery case involving Eni when he served as Acting Golkar Party general chairman in November to December 2017 and as social affairs minister.
He also suspected to play a role in encouraging the signing of Purchase Power Agreement (PPM) to buy and sell Riau-1 coal-fired power plant construction project. In addition, Idrus allegedly have received a promise to get the same amount of money as Eni, which was 1,5 million US dollar.
KPK Deputy Chairperson Basaria Panjaitan said since July 14, KPK has investigated the bribery case and at least 28 witnessses had examined. Idrus allegedly violated Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 Law No. 31/1999 as amended by Law No. 20/2001 on Eradication Corruption.
Eni as alleged receiver of bribe is suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 Law No. 31/1999 as amended by Law No. 20/2001 on Eradication Corruption, also Article 64 paragraph (1) Criminal Code (KUHP). Meanwhile, Johanes as alleged bribe giver is suspected violated Article 5 paragraph 1 letter a or letter b or article 13 Law No. 31/1999 as amended by Law No. 20/2001 on Eradication Corruption, also Article 64 paragraph (1) Criminal Code (KUHP).
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