Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) Commends the Indonesian National Police for Investigating Alleged Corruption Involving Former Prosecutor
Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) commends the Indonesian National Police (Polri) for its courage and commitment in uncovering the alleged corruption involving FA, a former prosecutor at the Office of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), in connection with the handling of a coal procurement case and several other cases that remain under investigation.
For IPW, this is not merely an ordinary corruption allegation. If proven in court, it would constitute a profound betrayal of the state's mandate and the public's trust, as the alleged misconduct was committed by an individual who was entrusted with serving on the front line of law enforcement and the fight against corruption.
Accordingly, Indonesia Procurement Watch hereby states the following:
First, IPW fully supports the Indonesian National Police in investigating this case in a professional, independent, transparent, and impartial manner, free from any external interference. Every stage of the investigation and criminal inquiry must be conducted openly and in accordance with the law to ensure the public has confidence that justice is being administered objectively.
Second, IPW urges the National Police not to stop at a single suspect. Investigators must thoroughly trace all financial transactions, relationships, and the roles of every individual allegedly involved. Anyone suspected of involvement—whether from the Attorney General's Office, the business sector, or any other institution—must be held legally accountable if sufficient evidence is established. Selective law enforcement must not be tolerated.
Third, IPW believes that corruption committed by law enforcement officials constitutes an extraordinary crime because it undermines the justice system, weakens anti-corruption efforts, and erodes public confidence in the state. Therefore, if the defendant is ultimately found guilty by a final and legally binding court judgment, IPW hopes that the public prosecutor will seek the maximum penalty permitted under applicable law, including life imprisonment where the legal requirements are satisfied, or, at the very least, a severe term of imprisonment to create a strong deterrent effect.
IPW emphasizes that anti-corruption efforts will only earn public trust if law enforcement institutions are also willing to cleanse their own ranks. The principle of equality before the law must be upheld in practice, not merely proclaimed as a slogan. No individual should be above the law.
IPW will continue to monitor the progress of this case and calls upon all members of society to support law enforcement that is clean, professional, impartial, and just, in pursuit of an Indonesia free from corruption.
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