KPK Considering Setya Novanto as e-KTP Graft Main Suspect
1 February 2018 10:58 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Spokesman Febri Diansyah said that KPK is considering Setya Novanto to be the main suspect in the electronic ID card (e-KTP) graft case following several questioning and court sessions.
“It’s also part of the consideration on Setya’s submission as a justice collaborator,” said Febri at the KPK headquarter on Wednesday, January 31.
Setya was questioned for two days in a row on January 30-31. He was questioned as a witness for another alleged e-KTP graft suspect Anang. There are three people that were proven to be guilty up to this day.
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Two of the suspects were Government Officials of the Home Affairs Ministry, Irman, and Sugiharto. Another was Andi Agustinus, a private sector businessman.
Setya Novanto is charged by KPK public prosecutor for his role in approving the e-KTP project at the House of Representatives (DPR) back in 2010-2011 when he was still the Head of the Golkar Party faction.
He is said to receive a US$7.3 million fee and also received a US$135 thousand Richard Mille wristwatch. Setya Novanto is charged with violating Article 2 and 3 of Law No31 on Corruption.
Setya Novanto is currently attempting to submit himself as a justice collaborator (JC), where he must admit guilt and is willing to reveal other suspects of the e-KTP case.
LANI DIANA WIJAYA
