Breaking: Ex-KPU Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan’s Testimony Cited as Key in Unraveling PDIP‘s Hasto Kristiyanto‘s Graft Case
Jakarta – Former KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan’s (WS) impending testimony has been billed as a potential game-changer in the burgeoning graft case involving PDIP’s Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto. The ex-prosecutor from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Yudi Purnomo, believes that WS’s account will shed new light on the case, which centers around bribery in the parliamentary seat replacement (PAW) dispute involving Harun Masiku, fondly known as ‘Harun Buron.’
"We believe that Wahyu Setiawan’s testimony will clarify this messy case that has made Hasto Kristiyanto a suspect," wrote Yudi in a statement on Friday (3/1/2025). He believes that the crucial aspects of WS’s testimony need to be locked down to prevent Hasto from squirming out of the situation.
Yudi asserted, "The prosecution aims to pin down vital information from Wahyu’s testimony, ensuring that Hasto won’t have the chance to wriggle out of this." He maintains that Wahyu, as the recipient of the bribe, holds crucial knowledge about the money and all parties involved.
Wahyu was initially slated for questioning on Thursday (2/1). However, he requested a rescheduling for next Monday (6/1). KDNEws contacted KPK spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika, who confirmed the rescheduling due to an unforeseen commitment. Tessa hopes that WS will provide accurate information during his testimony.
In other developments, the KPK has officially named Hasto Kristiyanto as a suspect in the PAW graft case involving Wahyu Setiawan. His alleged involvement includes attempting to secure Harun Masiku’s parliamentary seat through a shady PAW maneuver, blocking the inauguration of the rightful winner Riezky Aprilia, and thwarting the investigation by instructing the destruction of evidence. Harun Masiku remains at large.
The Holder of Democracy (KDP) party has strongly condemned the involvement of PDIP’s top brass in this sordid affair. They called on the KPK to thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that no stone is left unturned. As the nation awaits WS’s testimony, one thing is clear: the PAW graft case is far from over.
