Indonesia's KPK says witness summons are procedural, not a test of bravery, and probes assets in corruption cases

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) clarified that summoning witnesses is driven by investigative needs, not by whether officials are "brave" or not. Acting Director of Investigation Achmad Taufik Husein said the summons of Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni as a witness in the alleged corruption case involving Kuantan Singingi regent Suhardiman Amby is based on the requirement for sufficient evidence, not public pressure. He emphasized, "Our approach to law enforcement is not a matter of being brave or not."

KPK also explained that its examination of Geisz, a supporter of political figure Anies Baswedan, concerns the ownership of assets still linked to suspect Rita Widyasari. The probe is part of the investigation into the alleged bribery and money‑laundering related to a palm‑oil plantation licensing case (TPPU). Husein noted, "The witness examination was clarified as related to the TPPU case, tracing assets still affiliated with the suspect. This is to confirm ownership and transaction history, not to accuse receipt of illicit funds."

Both statements underscore KPK's focus on due process and evidence gathering in high‑profile corruption investigations.