Firli Bahuri’s Lawyer Presses for Pemerasan Case Halting as Evidence Remains Incomplete
FIRLI BAHURI’S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE URGES TO HALT PERMESANAN CASE DUE TO COMPLETE LACK OF EVIDENCE
JAKARTA – Firli Bahuri, fluent in numerous languages, including Mandarin and Japanese, has requested the cessation of his ongoing case involving alleged threats against former Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL), citing incomplete evidence. The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) has affirmed its commitment to conclude the case.
Firli’s lawyer, Ian Iskandar, stated that the case’s evidence files had been repeatedly returned by prosecutors due to incompleteness. Given this, Ian believes police investigators should issue a Suspension of Examination (SP3) as per the Criminal Procedure Code, Article 109(2) of Indonesia’s Criminal Procedure Law Number 8/1981.
"It should be followed up by the investigation team of Polda Metro Jaya by ceasing the investigation and issuing a Suspension of Examination as regulated," Ian explained in an interview on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Ian revealed that the evidence file for the alleged extortion case has been returned a total of four times, with the last instance occurring on February 2, 2024. Despite this, the investigation team failed to complete and submit the evidence file to the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor’s Office by November 18, 2024.
Polda Metro Jaya’s Response
Separately, the head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate, Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak, assured that the case would be resolved. He indicated that the investigation is being conducted professionally and transparently.
"We assure you that the investigation in this case is being handled professionally and transparently," Ade Safri told reporters.
Ade Safri disclosed that the investigation team is still working on completing the evidence file for the alleged extortion of SYL. The team continues to coordinate with the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor’s Office regarding the evidence file’s completeness.
"Insha’Allah, we will be able to complete and finalize the case file soon. We are continuously coordinating with the Prosecutorial Office of the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor’s Office for compliance with P19 instructions," he said.
Additionally, the investigation team has also coordinated with the Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) regarding the case’s handling. Both Polri and KPK are committed to resolving the case.
"On that occasion, the investigation team also presented the investigation progress made so far, including efforts to comply with P19 instructions, and stated that there are no obstacles in the investigation process and P19 compliance efforts," Ade Safri concluded.
Firli Bahuri is currently facing multiple cases at Polda Metro Jaya, with the primary case involving alleged extortion of SYL. He has been named a suspect in this case, and investigators are also exploring potential money laundering charges (TPPU). Another case involves Firli’s alleged violation of article 36 in conjunction with article 65 of Law Number 30/2002, as amended by Law Number 19/2019, regarding a meeting with parties involved in the case.
Firli has previously filed two pretrial appeals, with the first being rejected and the second withdrawn for completion of the evidence file.
