Headline: KPK Bars Former Minister Laoly, PDIP Secretary-General Hasto from Leaving Indonesia in Graft Probe
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Jakarta, Dec 25 (idn/knv) – Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has prohibited former Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly (YHL) and PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto from leaving the country. The restriction, effective from Dec 24, is part of an ongoing probe into an alleged bribery case involving suspect Harun Masiku.
KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardhika confirmed the travel ban, valid for six months, stating, "The restriction is in relation to the investigation of corruption allegation." KPK requires their cooperation and statements to progress with the investigation.
Prior to this, YHL served as a witness in the case, where KPK scrutinized documents pertaining to a request for a fatwa from the Supreme Court regarding different interpretations of the General Election Commission’s (KPU’s) stance on votes cast for deceased candidates.
YHL admitted that he was cross-examined over a letter he had sent to the Supreme Court requesting a fatwa. "We asked for a fatwa because there was a difference in interpretation between the KPU and the PDIP’s central board about the vote of candidates who died," he explained.
YHL also addressed KPK’s questions regarding his prior ministerial post and his role in permitting Harun Masiku’s activities during his tenure. The former minister stated that KPK had questioned him in his capacity as both PDIP’s legal affairs chief and Minister of Law and Human Rights regarding the matter.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.