Headline: Former KPK Prosecutor Supports Travel Ban on Yasonna Laoly, Calls Him Key Witness in Harun Masiku Bribery Case
Subhead: Yudi Purnomo applauds KPK’s move, as PDIP denies Yasonna’s involvement in the case.
In a recent turn of events, Yudi Purnomo, a former corruption prosecutor from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), has expressed his support for the travel ban imposed on Yasonna Laoly, the former Minister of Law and Human Rights. This move follows the KPK’s recent decision to bar two PDIP politicians, Yasonna and Hasto Kristiyanto, from leaving the country. The ban was implemented after Hasto was named a suspect in a bribery case involving Harun Masiku.
In an official statement, Yudi praised the KPK’s action, asserting that Yasonna is a crucial witness in the Harun Masiku case. "Yasonna is a key witness in this case, and as such, he should be restricted from traveling," Yudi stated. He further requested the Ministry of Immigration to formally notify both Hasto and Yasonna about the ban, and to confiscate their passports for the next six months.
Yudi, who served as the last investigator in the case before the suspects were named, emphasized that preventing key witnesses from leaving the country is within the purview of the investigation team. He also noted that similar restrictions could be applied to other individuals if new evidence surfaces in the case.
The KPK’s move to bar Yasonna and Hasto from traveling came after Hasto was named a suspect in the alleged bribery of KPU Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan. Hasto is also accused of hindering the investigation by instructing Harun Masiku to flee and attempting to destroy evidence by damaging a mobile phone.
However, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has distanced itself from the allegations, expressing concern over Yasonna’s inclusion in the travel ban. Chico Hakim, a PDIP spokesperson, stated that the party was dismayed by the KPK’s action, stressing that Yasonna’s involvement in the case is not clear. Chico emphasized the party’s commitment to upholding professionalism and preventing politicization of the legal process. While respecting the ongoing judicial proceedings against Hasto and Yasonna, PDIP reiterated its trust in the legal system.
As the investigation into the Harun Masiku bribery case continues, all eyes remain on the KPK’s next moves and the potential impact on the political landscape in Indonesia. The travel ban on Yasonna Laoly and Hasto Kristiyanto serves as a reminder of the commission’s commitment to holding those accountable for corruption, regardless of their political affiliations.
