TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) responded to the refusal of Golkar`s board of experts chairman Agung Laksono to be the defense witness for Fredrich Yunadi.
Fredrich Yunadi was responsible for the obstruction of justice during KPK’s investigation against the electronic ID card (e-KTP) graft case suspect Setya Novanto.
“Whether the witness is willing or not is the individual's right, investigators can only facilitate the summons and questionings,” said KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah on Thursday, January 18.
Read: KPK Nabs Fredrich Yunadi for Obstruction of Justice
and Fredrich Yunadi Case KPK to Question Setya Novanto`s Aide
According to Febri, the KPK has already facilitated the summons of Agung Laksono as the criminal code book states. “This morning was scheduled to question Agung Laksono, that was because Fredrich Yunadi submitted him as a defense witness, which is why we facilitate that,” said Febri.
Meanwhile, Agung Laksono revealed the reason behind his refusal to be a defense witness for Fredrich. He said that he does not know Fredrich.
Agung claimed that he was only aware of Fredrich during his visit to the Medika Permata Hijau hospital when he visited Setya Novanto after Setya was involved in a road accident on November 16, 2017.
“I am not involved in these cases that incriminate Fredrich, I don’t want to get myself involved in these types of cases. However, I came here to respect the KPK and I explained to them why I chose to do so,” said Agung Laksono.
Arkhelaus Wisnu Triyogo