Law, from pangolin scales to the Fadia Arafiq corruption case
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several legal-related events occurred on Thursday (5/3). They ranged from a seizure of pangolin scales at the border to the alleged corruption case involving Fadia Arafiq. Here are some notable news items summarised by ANTARA:
- Customs at Priok foils illegal export of 3.05 tonnes of pangolin scales
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Port authorities at Tanjung Priok customs foiled an illegal export of 3.05 tonnes of pangolin scales (Manis javanica) valued at approximately Rp183 billion, destined for Cambodia. Head of the Main Service Office (KPU) of Customs and Excise Type A Tanjung Priok Adhang Noegroho Adhi explained that the action was taken following a physical inspection of the exported goods governed by a Note of Intelligence Findings (NHI).
- Bareskrim names Resbob and Bigmo as suspects in defamation case involving Azizah Salsha
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Cyber Crime Directorate (Dittipidsiber) of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) has named YouTubers Resbob and Bigmo as suspects in a case of alleged defamation against Nurul Azizah Rosiade, also known as Azizah Salsha, daughter of politician Andre Rosiade. “They have been named suspects this week,” said Kombes Pol. Rizki Agung Prakoso, head of Subdirectorate I, Dittipidsiber, at Bareskrim Polri in Jakarta, on Thursday.
- Makassar shooting case: Police to continue firearm evaluation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Police reiterate that ongoing evaluation of firearms use by officers continues, following the reported shooting of a teenager in Makassar by a Panakkukang Police Sector officer identified as Iptu N. “The evaluation process is ongoing, covering every phase of operational activities and police training—planning, analysis, and evaluation before, during, and after operations,” said Brig. Gen. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, spokesperson, at the Bareskrim building in Jakarta on Thursday.
- KPK says Fadia Arafiq staff consistently document money withdrawals on WhatsApp groups
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said staff of Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq consistently documented in instant messaging groups, particularly WhatsApp, when taking money connected to suspected corruption. “For every withdrawal, the staff reported, documented, and sent it through the WhatsApp group,” said KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu at the KPK Red and White building in Jakarta on Wednesday (4/3).
- In Fadia Arafiq case, KPK says PT Raja Nusantara Berdaya (RNB) was founded by her husband and son
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that PT Raja Nusantara Berdaya (RNB), an entity involved in the suspected corruption case with suspect Fadia Arafiq (FAR), was established by her husband and son. “ASH, her husband and a member of the House of Representatives for the 2024-2029 period, together with MSA, her son and a member of the Pekalongan Regency Regional House of Representatives for 2024-2029, were known to have founded a company named PT RNB,” KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu said at the Red and White building, Jakarta, on Wednesday.