Headline: KPK Unveils Reason Behind Raid at PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto‘s Home in Bekasi
Subheading: Anticorruption Commission explains timing of search at residues of suspected bribery and obstruction of justice case
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In a press conference held at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has disclosed the reasons behind its recent raid at the residence of Secretary-General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Hasto Kristiyanto, in Bekasi, West Java. The raid, conducted as part of the investigation into a suspected bribery and obstruction of justice case, was deemed necessary and timed appropriately by KPK investigators.
KPK spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika clarified that the timing of the search and seizure activities is at the discretion of the investigating team and is dependent on the requirement to gather evidence related to the case. " Penggeledahan kapan akan dilakukan, hanya pada penilaian penyidik," Tessa explained, dismissing speculations that the raid was conducted lately to divert attention from ongoing hot issues in the media.
The KPK acknowledged that some external parties may perceive the raid as tardy or even an attempt to shift focus from other pressing matters. However, Tessa emphasized that the commission could not prevent such interpretations. "Masalah penilaian apakah itu terlambat atau tidak, kami tidak bisa melarang pihak luar untuk berpikiran seperti itu," she said.
KPK Raids Hasto’s Residence
The KPK conducted a search and seizure operation at Hasto’s residence in Bekasi, marking a significant development in the case involving suspected bribery and obstruction of justice. Chairman of the KPK, Setyo Budiyanto, confirmed the operation, stating, "Ada kegiatan geledah oleh Satgas Penyidikan."
Hasto, a key suspect in the case of bribery related to the replacement of parliamentary seats (PAW), is alleged to have, along with Wahyu Setiawan (former KPU Commissioner), provided bribes to ensure that PDIP candidate Harun Masiku secured a seat in the DPR through PAW. Wahyu, Agustiani Tio Fridelina (Wahyu’s right-hand person), and Saeful (a private individual) have been convicted and served prison time. They have since been released.
Harun Masiku remains at large, while Hasto was only deemed a suspect in late 2024, along with Donny Tri Istiqomah. Setyo revealed that Hasto was reportedly involved in pressuring a religious leader to issue a fatwa in favor of Harun Masiku and impede Riezky Aprilia’s rightful PAW appointment.
Hasto is also a suspect in an obstruction of justice case, accused of ordering the submerging of his and Harun Masiku’s phones and instructing Harun Masiku to go into hiding.
Video: PDIP D bilingual.Dict Duga Penggeledahan Rumah Hasto Cuman Pengalihan Isu OCCRP Jokowi
