Setya Novanto Denied Rumor of New Investigation Against Him
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Solo - House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Setya Novanto was reluctant to answer questions from journalists when asked about the latest investigation commencement letter (SPDP) issued on him.
Setya Novanto and his wife were approached by dozens of journalists after they left the wedding ceremony of Jokowi’s daughter, Kahiyang Ayu. Setya openly answered questions from entertainment journalists but chose to decline to answer questions regarding the issuance of his SPDP.
“No,” said Setya, “We’ll just hand it to the existing legal mechanism,” he continued.
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Previously, a rumor spread alleging that an SPDP letter had been issued on Friday, November 3, and was signed by Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Director of Investigation Aris Budiman.
KPK named Setya Novanto as a suspect of the electronic ID (e-KTP) graft case on July 17, however, his suspect status was revoked on September 29, following a court ruling by the South Jakarta Court who favored Setya Novanto’s pretrial lawsuit.
AHMAD RAFIQ