Called by KPK, Saipul Being Witness to Suspects
Called by KPK, Saipul Being Witness to Suspects
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JAKARTA - Dangdut singer, Saipul Jamil was summoned by National Anti Graft Agency (KPK) on Monday (18/7). He should answer questions about an allegation that he had bribed a North Jakarta District Court official to get a favorable ruling in his sexual assault trial.
Saipul arrived at KPK office in Jakarta today with not make a statement and refused to answer questions.
KPK spokesman, Priharsa Nugraha said investigators intend to find out the source of Saipul money allegedly used to bribe court registrar, Rohadi.
Rohadi was named a suspect last month for allegedly receiving Rp 250 million ($18,750) in kickbacks from two of Saipul's lawyers, Bertha Natalia and Kasman Sangaji, as well as from his brother Samsul Hidayatullah.
"Our investigators will ask Saipul if he knows where the money, which was allegedly given to bribery suspect Rohadi came from,” Priharsa said.
KPK alleges that Rohadi acted as a middleman in the bribery case and that judge Ifa Sudewi, the deputy head of the North Jakarta District Court and court spokesman Hasoloan Sianturi might also have been involved.
Earlier, Saipul lawyer, Nazarudin Lubis calls if his klien ready to receive KPK calls about alleged of bribery case related to his case.
"Saipul will explain everything, including the matter of the house sells. If it's the house that's not against the law because it was his own house," said Nazarudin.
Related to the circulation of a nasty video fellow types like Saipul, Nazaruddin denied the results of the analysis telematics experts who called the video is authentic.
"The scene original, but it was played by someone who looks like Saipul. Why do I say that? Because I often met Saipul and know if the structure of the face in the video is different from Saipul. The structure of the jaw Saipul was long. Then her body shape is also different because in video the fatter. I can say that the actor in the video contest like the artist, he can win," said Nazarudin.
Related arrived Saipul to KPK today, Nazaruddin mention if Saipul called as a witness for the three suspects in the alleged bribery ensnare two lawyers and his brother.
"Yes..Saipul came as a witness to suspect," said Nazarudin.
For known, investigators from the agency arrested Rohadi, Bertha, Kasman and Samsul and seized the alleged bribe money in separate sting operations in Jakarta.
The North Jakarta District Court sentenced Saipul to three years in prison last month, a much lighter sentence than the seven years prosecutors had demanded for the dangdut star, who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17 year old boy.
Saipul arrived at KPK office in Jakarta today with not make a statement and refused to answer questions.
KPK spokesman, Priharsa Nugraha said investigators intend to find out the source of Saipul money allegedly used to bribe court registrar, Rohadi.
Rohadi was named a suspect last month for allegedly receiving Rp 250 million ($18,750) in kickbacks from two of Saipul's lawyers, Bertha Natalia and Kasman Sangaji, as well as from his brother Samsul Hidayatullah.
"Our investigators will ask Saipul if he knows where the money, which was allegedly given to bribery suspect Rohadi came from,” Priharsa said.
KPK alleges that Rohadi acted as a middleman in the bribery case and that judge Ifa Sudewi, the deputy head of the North Jakarta District Court and court spokesman Hasoloan Sianturi might also have been involved.
Earlier, Saipul lawyer, Nazarudin Lubis calls if his klien ready to receive KPK calls about alleged of bribery case related to his case.
"Saipul will explain everything, including the matter of the house sells. If it's the house that's not against the law because it was his own house," said Nazarudin.
Related to the circulation of a nasty video fellow types like Saipul, Nazaruddin denied the results of the analysis telematics experts who called the video is authentic.
"The scene original, but it was played by someone who looks like Saipul. Why do I say that? Because I often met Saipul and know if the structure of the face in the video is different from Saipul. The structure of the jaw Saipul was long. Then her body shape is also different because in video the fatter. I can say that the actor in the video contest like the artist, he can win," said Nazarudin.
Related arrived Saipul to KPK today, Nazaruddin mention if Saipul called as a witness for the three suspects in the alleged bribery ensnare two lawyers and his brother.
"Yes..Saipul came as a witness to suspect," said Nazarudin.
For known, investigators from the agency arrested Rohadi, Bertha, Kasman and Samsul and seized the alleged bribe money in separate sting operations in Jakarta.
The North Jakarta District Court sentenced Saipul to three years in prison last month, a much lighter sentence than the seven years prosecutors had demanded for the dangdut star, who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17 year old boy.
(rnz)
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