Ronny Franky Sompie, wearing a white shirt and black pants, was summoned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as a witness in the bribery case involving former KPU (General Election Commission) member Wahyu Setiawan, which implicated PDIP politicians Harun Masiku and Hasto Kristiyanto.
Investigation by KPK
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Date and Attire: Ronny arrived at the KPK’s Merah Putih building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Friday, January 3, at 09:57 AM, dressed in a white shirt and black pants accompanied by his lawyer.
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Purpose: He stated that he was called in by the KPK in his capacity as a witness in the case. When asked, he simply reiterated, “(Summoned as) a witness.”
Background and Conflicting Reports
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Harun Masiku’s Status: Harun Masiku had been a suspect since January 9, 2020, in a case of bribery related to the replacement of a DPR (House of Representatives) member.
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Discrepancies: Confusion arose when, despite initial reports by the Minister of Law and Human Rights, Harun’s entry into Indonesia on January 7, 2020, was confirmed by Ronny Sompie on January 22, following delayed immigration data.
Involvement of PDIP and Legal Team
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PDIP’s Response: The Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) formed a legal team after the KPK’s operation. Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto and others were assigned to address the situation.
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Civil Society Coalition’s Action: The conflicting information led to public concern, with demands for accountability. The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) criticized the removal of Ronny Sompie and urged for proper handling of the situation.
Presidential Intervention and Ongoing Investigations
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President’s Caution: President Joko Widodo cautioned all officials, including Yasonna, to be careful in issuing statements and to cross-check information before dissemination.
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Recent KPK Interrogation: Nearly five years later, Ronny was questioned again by the KPK in the same case involving Harun Masiku and PDIP’s Secretary-General Hasto.
Current Investigation Details
- Suspicions: Ronny was questioned regarding alleged corruption and obstruction of justice related to the appointment of DPR members and hindrance of the investigation by Hasto Kristiyanto.
Ronny Sompie revealed details about Harun Masiku’s travels in 2020, clarifying his own role as the former Director-General of Immigration during the events.
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