Thursday, June 30, 2011

Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission Chasing N Trio

Take a closer look at the following names: Nazarudin, Neneng Sri Wahyuni and Nunun Nurbaety. The three persons with the first name initial 'N' (N Trio) are currently abroad and wanted by the Anti Corruption Commission (KPK).
Why are they wanted by KPK? There is no other reason but their involvement in corruption cases. Nazaruddin and Neneng who happen to be husband and wife are witnesses in corruption cases in a number of ministries. Meanwhile, Nunun's status is more elite, a suspect in the bribery case in the selection of Senior Deputy of Bank Indonesia.
Nazaruddin and Neneng have been summoned by KPK but they failed to show up. Nazaruddin claimed to be sick, while Neneng's excuse is not clear. The married couple are now hiding in Singapore.
Current Whereabouts
Not only has Nunun been summoned by KPK, but she has been named fugitive of Interpol. Her passport has been revoked. Nobody knows her current whereabouts except her husband, Adang Darajatun, former Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police, a very high position in the legal field. Nunun had once hidden in Singapore.
KPK is quite overwhelmed to bring the N Trio. Perhaps it is because KPK lacks hardwork and does not fully utilize the information provided by citizens, including former Minister for Industry Fahmi Idris who is eager to provide information on Nunun's location. One thing is clear though, these three persons seem to be very good at escaping.
KPK is so overwhelmed that it calls on the parties related to these KPK targets to actively participate. We know that Nazaruddin was the general treasurer of the Democrat Party, and Nunun is the wife of Adang, a People's Representative Council (DPR) member from PKS [Justice and Prosperity Party].
The Democrat Party, as stated by Democrat Party Deputy Secretary General Saan Mustopa, has given up. To them, bringing Nazaruddin back is KPK's business. They claim not to know the whereabouts of the former party general treasurer. But clearly, according to Nazarudin's lawyer, OC Kaligis, Nazaruddin would not come back.
And so does PKS. They also respond negatively to the appeal of KPK to participate in bringing Nunun back. In fact, as stated by PKS member Nasir Jamil, KPK has lost its mind and has been called on not to pass the buck. PKS, he said, has nothing to do with Nunun because it is Adang's private domain.
KPK's request is actually normal. As an institution facing difficulty of presenting witnesses and suspects, KPK may request the participation of all parties. It includes asking the participation of poltical parties, directly or indirectly related to the cases involving Nazaruddin and Nunun.
Absurd Accusations
If the parties had supported the anti-corruption effort, they should helped KPK, rather than making absurd accusations. If they didn't do anything, it means that they tolerated the occurrence of corruption in this country. Or perhaps if a corruption case involves people outside their groups, they will make an issue about it, but if the case involves their colleague, they will be silent.
KPK may still have weaknesses. There are big cases that remain unsolved. However, we cannot let the institution that still offers hope for law enforcement be the sitting target and then be weakened. The tendency to weaken KPK has recently been more apparent, including from the circles of political parties touched by KPK actions.
We cannot hope that the N Trio will act galantly by showing up in KPK. We must support KPK in forcefully bringing back the three persons. If necessary, KPK should humiliate them so that corruptors will think a thousand times more if they plan to hide in other countries.

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