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KPK Deputy Chief backs Mahfud MD on irregular case transfer to Prosecutor's Office

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KPK Deputy Chairman Johanis Tanak agrees with Mahfud MD that the transfer of former Jampidsus Febrie Ardiansyah's case from Polri to the Attorney General's Office is irregular.
  • Tanak emphasizes that all legal proceedings must adhere to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which he believes was not followed in this case.
  • Mahfud MD stated that the transfer mechanism is not recognized by KUHAP, as the suspect had not yet been interrogated by the police, a prerequisite for such a handover.

Johanis Tanak, Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), has voiced agreement with former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD regarding the handling of the case involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Ardiansyah. The case, which was transferred from the National Police (Polri) to the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung), is being scrutinized for procedural irregularities.

If we want to be consistent and consequential in enforcing criminal law, then the handling of criminal cases, including corruption, must be carried out in accordance with KUHAP.

— Johanis TanakDeputy Chairman of the KPK, emphasizing adherence to the Criminal Procedure Code.

Tanak stressed the importance of adhering strictly to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) in all law enforcement processes, including corruption cases. He believes the handling of Febrie's case deviates from these established legal norms. "If we want to be consistent and consequential in enforcing criminal law, then the handling of criminal cases, including corruption, must be carried out in accordance with KUHAP," Tanak stated.

Mahfud MD echoed these concerns, describing the transfer mechanism as unusual and not recognized by KUHAP. He pointed out that the suspect, Febrie Ardiansyah, had not yet been interrogated by the police, which is a standard prerequisite for transferring a case. Mahfud admitted he was initially misled by reports suggesting the case transfer was a positive step towards efficiency, only to realize the procedure itself was flawed.

Yes, correct (agree with Mahfud MD's statement).

— Johanis TanakConfirming his agreement with Mahfud MD's assessment of the case transfer.

"Many were misled by the transfer or handover of the Jampidsus investigation from Polri to the Attorney General's Office," Mahfud said, explaining that the standard procedure involves the suspect being interrogated and evidence being established before a case moves to the prosecution stage. He noted that while case transfers can occur, the authority to take over investigations is typically vested in the KPK, as stipulated in the KPK Law.

Many were misled by the transfer or handover of the Jampidsus investigation from Polri to the Attorney General's Office.

— Mahfud MDFormer Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, commenting on the public's perception of the case transfer.
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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.

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