Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD Refrains from Commenting on Hasto Kristiyanto‘s Status as Suspect in KPK Case
- Jakarta, CNN Indonesia*
Mantan Menko Polhukam Mahfud MD chose not to comment on the decision by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to name Hasto Kristiyanto, the Secretary-General of Indonesia’s Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), as a suspect in the Harun Masiku case. Mahfud asserted that this matter falls within the jurisdiction of the KPK and law enforcement agencies, and should be dealt with according to legal procedures.
"I have no opinion on this matter. It’s the KPK’s and law enforcement’s prerogative. Let it be handled legally," said Mahfud at the MMD Initiative Office in Jakarta on Thursday (26/12).
Mahfud emphasized the importance of transparency in handling the case and invited the public to hold him accountable if the case is perceived to have political undertones. "If it’s seen as political, then please, let’s make it public," he added.
Mahfud was previously nominated by PDIP as the vice-presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential election, partnering with Ganjar Pranowo. However, they lost to the incumbent Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka pair.
KPK named Hasto a suspect in two cases. The first involves the bribery of PDIP legislative candidate Harun Masiku to Komisioner KPU 2017-2022 Wahyu Setiawan. The second relates to an obstruction of justice case, where Hasto allegedly instructed Harun to flee and destroy evidence.
Recently, Hasto stated that PDIP respects the ongoing legal process, but also linked the case to the party’s critical stance towards President Jokowi’s administration.
TAGS: Mahfud MD, Hasto Kristiyanto, PDIP, KPK, Harun Masiku, Corruption, Politics, Indonesia
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