Headline: Upcoming KPK Probe: Hasto Kristiyanto’s First Hearing as PDIP‘s Sekretaris Jenderal Turns into a Witness
Subhead: Commissioner of the Corruption eradication Commission (KPK) has scheduled an examination of Sekretaris Jenderal PDI Perjuangan (PDIP), Hasto Kristiyanto, on Monday, January 6, marking his first official appearance after being named a suspect in December 2022. He’s implicated in a bribery case involving KPU Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan.
The KPK issued a statement confirming the hearing, stating, "Yes, Mr. HK (Hasto Kristiyanto) has been scheduled for questioning by investigators today at 10:00 WIB in the Merah Putih Building of the KPK, in his capacity as a suspect." However, the spokesperson did not confirm whether Hasto would attend the hearing.
Today’s schedule also includes examinations for two key witnesses: former KPU RI Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan and former Bawaslu member Agustiani Tio Fridelina. The examinations were rescheduled as both witnesses were previously unavailable.
Hasto and PDIP lawyer Donny Tri Istiqomah were named suspects by the KPK in late December 2022. They are accused of bribing Wahyu to influence the appointment of Harun Masiku as a substitute member of the DPR RI for the 2019-2024 period.
In addition to the bribery charges, Hasto faces obstruction of justice charges. He is accused of leaking Operation Tangkap Tangan (OTT) information, which targeted Harun, and allegedly instructed Kusnadi, a PDIP staff member, to destroy evidence by submerging a phone. Hasto also stands accused of gathering witnesses to disguise the truth regarding the case.
The upcoming hearing will provide further insight into these allegations and could potentially lead to implicating more individuals or exonerating those involved. The public eagerly awaits the outcome of this high-profile case.