KPK Spokesperson Responds to Witness's Defamation Report
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) spokesperson responded to a police report filed by a witness in a corruption case.
- The spokesperson stated they respect the legal process and are confident in the police's objective handling of the report.
- The KPK emphasized transparency in its corruption investigations, involving the public in monitoring the process.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has addressed a police report filed against its spokesperson by Faizal Assegaf, a witness in a bribery case involving the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the commission respects Assegaf's constitutional right to file the report and expressed confidence that the police will handle it objectively and professionally.
Terkait dengan pelaporan itu, yang pertama kami tentu menghormati sebagai hak konstitusi seorang warga negara dan kami KPK juga meyakini, kawan-kawan di Polda pasti akan secara objektif, akan secara profesional dan presisi melihat pelaporan tersebut.
Prasetyo reiterated that the KPK conducts its investigations in accordance with established procedures, upholding the presumption of innocence. He highlighted the KPK's commitment to transparency and accountability, ensuring the public is informed about the progress of cases and encouraging public oversight.
Di sisi lain, KPK sebagai badan publik tentunya dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas pemberantasan korupsi kami lakukan secara terbuka, transparan dan akuntabel, sehingga kami menyampaikan secara terbuka kepada masyarakat termasuk terkait dengan perkembangan penanganan perkara.
The KPK views the examination of Assegaf as a witness as crucial for facilitating the investigation. Information provided by witnesses, including Assegaf, is vital for a comprehensive understanding of the case. Assegaf's testimony reportedly confirmed his receipt of goods or facilities from a suspect, which have since been confiscated by investigators.
Untuk apa? Agar masyarakat tidak hanya terinformasi terkait dengan perkembangan penanganan perkara di KPK, tapi juga agar masyarakat bisa ikut memantau sekaligus mengawal bagaimana proses-proses yang dilakukan oleh KPK.
The police report, filed by Assegaf, accuses the KPK spokesperson of defamation. Assegaf was summoned as a witness on April 7, 2026, as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and gratuities involving seven suspects in the customs and excise sector.
Kemudian dalam pemeriksaan yang bersangkutan sebagai saksi, materi pemeriksaannya adalah terkait dengan dugaan penerimaan oleh yang bersangkutan dari salah satu tersangka dalam perkara dan tidak pidana korupsi di Ditjen Bea dan Cukai, di mana perkara ini bermula dari peristiwa tertangkap tangan.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.