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Protestors wearing a mask of M. Nazaruddin (right), former lawmaker that become the suspect of corruption cases, during demonstration on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) building. Whether or not Mohammad Nazaruddin will be consistent in his further statements or testimonies will more or less be determined by how the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) treats him, a politician said.
KPK to play crucial role in ensuring Nazaruddin‘s consistency Antara
JAKARTA - Whether or not Mohammad Nazaruddin will be consistent in his further statements or testimonies will more or less be determined by how the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) treats him, a politician said. The KPK is playing an important role in determining the final outcome of Nazaruddin‘s case, Bambang Soesatyo, deputy treasurer of the Golkar Party said here on Sunday. “The public has taken notes of what Nazaruddin has said. And remember, the Indonesian people are no longer stupid as the elites thought,” “Because this case`s political content is so high, we, the public, just hope KPK will remain independent and focus on the legal enforcement aspect,” he said. Bambang also suggested that
the KPK‘s Ethics Committee be involved in solving the case in order to prevent public suspicion of KPK‘s impartiality. “This suggestion is relevant, because many important figures are involved in the Nazaruddin`s case. And we are worried that there is a scenario to let Naxaruddin alone be prosecuted for the bribery case linked to the Sea Games athlete dormitory project and keep other people scot-free,” he said. The involvement of independent parties in solving Nazaruddin‘s case was therefore very crucial to
convince the public. “Because after the KPK was shaken by Nazaruddin`s accusation, is there any guarantee that none of the KPK Leadership will take revenge and try to manipulate or suppress Nazaruddin`s testimony and information. Moreover, Nazaruddin`s bag in which he is believed to have kept many crucial data and exhibits, was seized by the KPK,” he said. According to Bambang, the public hoped Nazaruddin would continue to disclose the alleged involvement of other public figures. And if Nazaruddin suddenly shut his mouth, the public would draw the conclusion that he had been pressured or forced to do so, he said. He said Nazaruddin had become a “ghost” for a number of important people in this country.
“In addition to several leaders of the KPK itself, there are ministers, political elites, and several legislators who have made Nazaruddin their common enemy. Because he is considered to be a threat to their careers,” he said. They would not stay idle now that Nazaruddin had been arrested and brought back to Indonesia. “In view of these issues, it`s difficult for the public to believe and be sure that the KPK will not be intervened by the important figures whose profiles have been torn apart by Nazaruddin,” he said. After his arrival in Jakarta from Colombia on Saturday evening (Aug 13), Muhammad Nazaruddin was sent to the the Police Mobile Brigade Headquarters‘ (Mako Brimob) detention center in Kelapa Dua, Depok, West Java.