Breaking News: PDIP‘S Hasto Kristiyanto Named Suspect in Harun Masiku Case by KPK
Jakarta, DetikNews, Dec 25th, 2024 – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially named Secretary General of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Hasto Kristiyanto, as a suspect in the Harun Masiku case. Hasto is alleged to be involved in two cases: bribery related to the electoral term swap (PAW) of Harun Masiku, and obstruction of justice in the KPK’s attempt to arrest Harun Masiku.
Background
The KPK has successfully convicted three individuals in the PAW Harun Masiku bribery case. They are former KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan, and two of his aides, Agustiani Tio and Saeful Bahri. Wahyu was sentenced to 7 years in prison and is currently serving time in a Semarang jail. Meanwhile, Harun Masiku, who has been at large for five years, remains unidentified.
Hasto’s Role in the Cases
KPK chairman Setyo Budiyanto officially announced Hasto’s status as a suspect at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta on Dec 24th, 2024. Setyo revealed Hasto’s critical role in the two cases. Here are the details:
1. Hasto Attempted to Elect Harun as DPR Member
Hasto’s alleged involvement began when he changed Harun’s electoral district from his home region of South Sulawesi to Dapil 1 South Sumatra for the 2019 legislative elections. "Hasto worked with Harun and others to bribe Wahyu Setiawan and Agustiani Tio. Hasto moved Harun from his home district of South Sulawesi to Dapil 1 South Sumatra," said Setyo.
Harun received 5,878 votes, significantly fewer than PDIP’s Rizky Aprilia who secured 44,402 votes. Rizky was expected to replace the late PDIP member Nazaruddin Kiemas. Setyo believes Hasto attempted to prevent Rizky from winning, even trying to persuade Rizky to withdraw and endorse Harun. After these efforts failed, Hasto allegedly bribed Wahyu Setiawan.
2. Hasto Met Wahyu Setiawan
Hasto reportedly met with Wahyu Setiawan in August 2019 to discuss two proposals made by Hasto.
The KPK’s investigation is ongoing. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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