Jakarta –
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the potential flow of corruption funds Luke Enembe to a number of parties, including the Free Papua Organization (OPM) after the defense of OPM figure Benny Wenda emerged. Lawyer Lukas Enembe opened his voice about the KPK’s move.
“We don’t know about the flow of Mr. Lukas’ money to various parties. So what are we going to say,” said Lukas Enembe’s lawyer, Petrus Bala Pattyona, when contacted, Saturday (14/1/2023).
Petrus said that currently the team of attorneys is only focusing on the principal case related to bribery and gratuities of IDR 11 billion that ensnared Lukas Enembe. He was reluctant to speculate about the potential flow of Lukas Enembe’s funds to Papuan separatist groups.
“Let’s say that it’s also a problem, of course it’s a separate problem again. What was rumored about gratuities is now appearing in the flow of money. Whether it falls into the category of activities that divide the nation or support separatists, we don’t know either. So I can’t comment on anything other than gratuities. that’s it,” he said.
Regarding the defense of OPM figures, Benny Wenda, to Lukas Enembe, Petrus also admitted that he did not know the background of his client’s relationship with Benny Wenda until the defense emerged.
The potential flow of funds from Lukas Enembe to OPM is being investigated by the KPK
The defense of Free Papua Organization (OPM) figure Benny Wenda against Lukas Enembe sparked the suspicions of the KPK. The KPK is also moving to explore the potential flow of funds from Lukas Enembe to OPM.
Initially, Benny Wenda’s statement about Lukas Enembe was delivered via a Twitter account. He said Lukas Enembe was in danger. Benny said Lukas Enembe should be released. He also accused the corruption case that ensnared Lukas as being fake.
“Indonesia must immediately release Governor Lukas Enembe who was arrested on false corruption charges. Governor Enembe is paralyzed and requires immediate medical attention. While he is being held by Indonesia, his life is in danger,” Benny tweeted, Thursday (12/1)
The KPK is also moving to explore the potential flow of funds Luke Enembe to OPM. The KPK is currently gathering evidence.
“Regarding the flow of money, we collect evidence, we will definitely follow the money. So we will trace the flow of money for sure, we will examine it from the point of view of whether other articles other than bribery and gratuities can be applied,” said Head of KPK Reporting Unit, Ali Fikri, in the building. KPK, Jakarta, Friday (13/1).
To note, Lukas Enembe has been named a suspect in the bribery and gratuity case worth IDR 11 billion. The KPK is currently reviewing the application of other articles, including the money laundering crime (TPPU) article. The KPK will apply Article 12a or 12B of the Corruption Law (Tipikor) which regulates gratuities.
Ali said the investigation into the bribery and gratuity case of Lukas Enembe was still being carried out. KPK investigators are also tracing the assets of Lukas Enembe which are suspected of originating from criminal acts of corruption.
“We ensure that the Corruption Eradication Committee also traces the flow of money in the form of changes in assets or where the money was given to other parties after the suspect LE (Lukas Enembe) allegedly received it, we will ensure that it is also investigated,” said Ali.
“So the possibility of whether other law provisions such as TPPU can be applied is also our study in the future,” he added.
The KPK has also taken legal steps regarding Lukas Enembe’s assets. The KPK has blocked Lukas Enembe’s account containing up to Rp 76 billion in cash.
(ygs/idh)
