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PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto: Democratic Party Dispatched 100 Lawyers

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Democratic Activist Network Mobilizes 100 Lawyers to Support PDIP Secretary-General

JAKARTA – The Democratic Struggle Volunteers (Repdem), the activist wing of Indonesia’s ruling Party of Democratic Indonesia of Struggle (PDIP), has assigned 100 lawyers to support PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto. Abraham Leo Tanditasik, Repdem’s Secretary-General, made the announcement on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

"When our party is attacked by antidemocratic forces, Repdem will not stand idly by," Abe stated. "We’ve inventoried our advocates and assigned them to join PDI Perjuangan’s legal team, supporting Mr. Hasto Kristiyanto."

Repdem understands the controversy surrounding PDI Perjuangan’s Secretary-General’s statements defending democratic principles. "As the primary party official responsible for party operations, he must uphold democratic principles," Abe said. "If that’s challenged, we’re against it. We’ve been through this before, 31 years ago, and we won’t retreat now."

When faced with legal manipulation, Repdem plans to deploy these 100 lawyers to strengthen Hasto Kristiyanto’s defense team. "We won’t let them exploit the law, as they did against Megawati Sukarnoputri in the past," Abe declared. "Repdem stands firmly with Ibu Megawati."

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All Members of DPR Commission XI Eligible for BI CSR Funds” Or, for a more concise version: “DPR Commission XI Members Eligible for BI CSR Funds

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Heads: Members of DPR‘s Komisi XI Admit to Using Bank Indonesia’s CSR Funds; Satori Defends Against Bribery Allegations

Subhead: CSR funds meant for public welfare appear to be channeled into personal Dapil programs by legislators, raising concerns of misuse for political gains.

Byline: Tessa Anggita / Jakarta

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Members of the DPR’s Komisi XI have openly acknowledged utilizing Bank Indonesia’s (BI) corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds for projects in their respective electoral districts. Among them is Satori, who vehemently denies any bribery involvement, insisting on cooperating with ongoing legal proceedings.

"I’m not the only one; all Komisi XI members have access to these funds," Satori confirmed while departing from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters, shortly after being summoned as a witness in the case.

The CSR funds, meant to benefit local communities, appear to have been channeled into legislators’ personal projects and initiatives, raising concerns about misuse for political gain. The KPK has been investigating this alleged misappropriation, conducting raids on BI offices and seizing related documents and electronic devices.

Satori insisted that there was no bribery involved, stating, "There’s absolutely no bribe, absolutely none." He and fellow legislator Heri Gunawan were summoned by the KPK as part of the ongoing investigation.

The misuse of CSR funds, intended for public welfare, has become a growing concern. Such funds are meant to drive positive change in communities but have increasingly been linked to political agendas and personal gain.

This developing story is a stark reminder of the need for transparent and accountable use of funds meant to serve the public interest.

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PDIP’s Role in KPK’s Efforts to Deter Yasonna from Going Abroad: Obscure Reasons

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Title: PDIP Spokesperson Questions KPK‘s Arrest as Yasonna Laoly Restricted from Leaving Indonesia

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — PDIP spokesperson Guntur Romli has expressed doubts about the reasons given by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for preventing former Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly from leaving Indonesia. Romli suspects that the KPK might be unjustly targeting PDI Perjuangan officials, as the reasons provided by the commission have been vague and inconsistent.

Romli, who serves as the party’s spokesperson, pointed out that PDI Perjuangan secretary general Hasto Kristianto has also been a target of the KPK, allegedly due to his decision to place Torajan candidate Harun Masiku on the electoral list in South Sumatra. He questioned whether the KPK was acting on orders to attack the PDI Perjuangan.

He raised concerns about the prioritization of the Harun Masiku case, with the KPK showing aggression in handling it while other cases, potentially causing billions in losses to the state, remain unaddressed. Romli mentioned the Blok Medan case and a corruption report against President Jokowi’s family filed by Ubaidilah Badrun, both of which have not seen any updates from the KPK.

KPK spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika Sugiarto confirmed that the travel ban against Yasonna and Hasto was issued by KPK investigators on Tuesday (24/12). The ban is aimed at facilitating the investigation into a case of bribery involving candidates for the 2019-2024 Regional Representative Council (DPD) elections. Yasonna had been questioned as a witness in the case on Wednesday (18/12).

Yasonna had stated that he was asked about a letter requesting a fatwa from the Supreme Court (MA) regarding the replacement of Harun Masiku’s candidacy through the mechanism of a time swap (PAW). The KPK’s decision to ban Yasonna and Hasto from leaving the country will remain in effect for six months.

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Why I’m Asked: Unrelated

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Headline: VP Gibran Unaware of KPK’s Case against PDIP‘s Hasto Kristiyanto; Lawyer Considers Legal Steps

In a recent development in Indonesia, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has expressed his lack of involvement and knowledge regarding the recent corruption case involving Sekjen PDI Perjuangan (PDIP), Hasto Kristiyanto, which has been taken up by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Hasto was recently named a suspect in a case involving bribery and former PDIP legislative candidate, Harun Masiku. When questioned about this development, VP Gibran responded, "Why are you asking me? Ask KPK, it’s none of my business," after visiting the Yayasan Keluarga Allah in Solo, Jawa Tengah, on Christmas Day, as reported by Kompas.com.

Meanwhile, Hasto’s legal team is considering taking the case to the pre-trial stage following his classification as a suspect by the KPK. Alvon Kurnia Palma, Hasto’s lawyer, hinted at this possibility while discussing the topic ‘KPK Declares Hasto Kristiyanto a Suspect in Harun Masiku Bribery Case’ on Sapa Indonesia Pagi Kompas TV.

The KPK announced Hasto’s status as a suspect in the bribery case of Commissioners of the General Election Commission (KPU) period 2017-2022, Wahyu Setiawan, on Tuesday, December 24. Hasto is now a suspect alongside Harun Masiku, who remains at large.

KPK based its decision on several laws, including the Hukum Acara Pidana Law No. 8 of 1981, the Corruption Eradication Law No. 31 of 1999 (as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001), and the Corruption Eradication Commission Law No. 30 of 2002 (as amended several times, lastly by Law No. 19 of 2019).

The development follows KPK’s investigation report LPP-24/DIK 02.01/22/12/2024 dated December 18, 2024, and the Letter of Authority for Investigation No. Sprin Dik/ 153/DIK.00/01/12/2024, dated December 23, 2024. According to KPK, Hasto was named a suspect for offering gifts or promises to Wahyu Setiawan in his capacity as a member of the KPU.

As the case unfolds, all eyes are on the upcoming legal process and how it might impact the political landscape in Indonesia.

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The 4-Year-Long Odyssey of Harun Masiku: A Fugitive’s Pursuit of the PDIP Secretary General

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KPK Adds PDIP‘s Hasto Kristiyanto as Suspect in Vote Buying Case Linked to Harun Masiku

JAKARTA – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Secretary General of PDIP, Hasto Kristiyanto, as a suspect in a vote-buying case involving the replacement of a PDIP legislator. This case is connected to Harun Masiku, a PDIP legislator who remains at large.

The case traced back to the KPK’s sting operation on January 8, 2020, wherein commissioners of the General Elections Commission (KPU), Wahyu Setiawan and Rahmat Tonidaya, were apprehended at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Wahyu was alleged to have accepted bribes from Harun Masiku to facilitate his replacement of the late Nazarudin Kiemas, a PDIP legislator.

During the operation, eight individuals were arrested from various locations across Jakarta and Central Java. These include Agustiani Tio Feidelina (ATF), a former Bawaslu member, who was found with SGD 400 million, Saeful, a private individual, and his driver Ilham, lawyer Doni, and two of Wahyu’s family members, Ika Indayani and Wahyu Budiani.

Despite intensive efforts, Harun Masiku remained at large. His last known whereabouts were near the Police Science University, but attempts to capture him were unsuccessful. Subsequently, KPK added Harun to its wanted list, designating him as an active fugitive since January 17, 2020. Harun is being sought for his suspected involvement in the bribery of a public official.

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