TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deputy Chief of the National Police Comr. Gen. Syafruddin stated that there was no political element in the issuance of the Investigation Termination Letter (SP3) for Rizieq Shihab's pornographic chat case. "All law enforcement officials, Police investigators, Attorney officials, or the Corruption Eradication Commission, are independent. So there’s no pretention," Syafruddin said on Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Syaruddin also refused to respond to the accusation saying that the police decided to issue the SP3 in an attempt to approach the 212 Alumni organization. "I don't want to comment on uncertain things," Syafruddin said.
News about the termination of Rizieq's case surfaced when a Youtube channel Front TV uploaded a video showing Rizieq explaining that he has received SP3 from the Police. In the video, Rizieq was seen holding a piece of paper he claimed to be the SP3.
Rizieq's attorney Kapitra Ampera also stated that the Police has sent an SP3. However, the Police were reluctant to provide clarification.
Syafruddin said that the issuance of the SP3 is the authority of the investigators. "I believe the investigators have their own argument and perspective or a strong legal basis," Syafruddin said.
Syafruddin was reluctant to explain when the Police had issued the SP3 on the case. He also cannot explain why the Police decided to confirm the presence of the SP3 recently.
ALFAN HILMI
