Commission III Summons Karo Chief Prosecutor, Stresses No Intervention in Amsal Sitepu Case
Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Habiburokhman, has emphasised that there is no intervention in the handling of the Amsal Christy Sitepu case. Habiburokhman stated that the series of public hearings (RDPU) conducted represent the DPR’s oversight function.
This was conveyed by Habiburokhman during the working meeting (RDP) and RDPU with the Karo Chief Prosecutor Danke Rajagukguk, prosecutors from the Karo Prosecutor’s Office Wira Arizona, Reinhard Harve Sembiring, and Dona Martinus Sebayang, as well as Amsal Sitepu himself, at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday (2/4/2026). His side, he said, only wants to ensure that there are no violations in the handling of the case.
“The series of RDPUs that we often conduct regarding cases, including the RDPU on the matter of Brother Amsal Christy Sitepu on 30 March 2026, is not a form of intervention,” said Habiburokhman.
“Because we are not at all involved in the ongoing criminal proceedings. However, we want to ensure that there are no violations in the performance of duties by law enforcement officials,” he added.
Habiburokhman admitted to receiving instructions from President Prabowo Subianto to ensure justice for the little people. He said Prabowo asked that the small people can smile.
“As Habiburokhman, Chairman of Commission III of the DPR RI, I personally received direct orders from my leader, Mr Prabowo Subianto, to ensure that the little people can smile and receive justice,” he stated.
He also explained the request for suspension of detention for Amsal by his side. He said that step has a sufficiently strong legal basis.
“Article 110 Paragraph 3 of the New Criminal Code, which regulates that a guarantee for suspension can be provided by the suspect’s or defendant’s family, advocate, or any other person who has no relation whatsoever to the suspect or defendant, as long as they are willing and responsible for bearing all risks and consequences that arise if the detainee escapes,” he said.
Furthermore, this Gerindra Party politician also requested an explanation from the Karo Chief Prosecutor regarding the reasons for Amsal’s detention. This includes requesting an explanation regarding allegations of price inflation.
“We request an explanation of what are the legal reasons for designating Brother Amsal Christy Sitepu as a suspect? What is the Prosecutor’s argument that Brother Amsal Christy Sitepu committed price inflation and so on?” said Habiburokhman.
His side also questioned the reasons for Amsal’s detention. Habiburokhman said that detention should be based on objective reasons as stipulated in Article 100 Paragraph 5 of the New Criminal Code.
“Which point of the detention requirements above is fulfilled so that Brother Amsal Sitepu is subjected to detention?” he said.
In addition, Habiburokhman requested clarification regarding allegations of intimidation against Amsal and Jesaya Perangin-angin by several rogue prosecutors at the Karo Prosecutor’s Office. Habiburokhman mentioned there are allegations of intimidation in the form of giving brownies to Amsal accompanied by a message.
“It should be remembered that such actions have the potential to violate the provisions of Article 530 of the Criminal Code,” he stated.