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KPK Chief Unaware of Summons Timing for Customs Director General Amid Bribery Allegations

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The head of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that investigators will review information emerging from a trial where the Director General of Customs and Excise was allegedly involved in a bribery case.
  • KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto confirmed that all trial information will be examined by investigators, emphasizing that nothing will be overlooked as the case progresses.
  • He explained that the trial process is ongoing, and a comprehensive report will be compiled after its conclusion, with all findings becoming material for further review.

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is closely monitoring information revealed during a trial involving alleged bribery in the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto assured that his team will not ignore any facts presented in court, stating that all details will be reviewed by investigators.

"The information that emerges during the trial will certainly be observed by investigators, by the enforcement deputy, it won't just be let go," Setyo told reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday. He explained that the trial process for the Customs and Excise bribery case is still ongoing, and all developments will be compiled into a comprehensive report.

The information that emerges during the trial will certainly be observed by investigators, by the enforcement deputy, it won't just be let go.

โ€” Setyo BudiyantoChairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) commenting on how trial information will be handled.

Setyo further elaborated that investigators are currently studying the information that has surfaced. He stressed that any details uncovered during the trial will receive significant attention. "Everything, it's impossible to set it aside, everything will be material for study until there is a further decision," he stated, indicating a thorough examination of the allegations.

Everything, it's impossible to set it aside, everything will be material for study until there is a further decision.

โ€” Setyo BudiyantoKPK Chairman emphasizing the thorough review of all trial findings.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.