Marines confirm Gunawan's order

Marines confirm Gunawan's order

JAKARTA: Naval Military Police Commander Brig. Gen. Soenarko
AG disclosed on Thursday that four marines had admitted before
investigators that Gunawan Santosa ordered them to assassinate
computer firm PT Asaba president director Budyharto Angsono and
his bodyguard Second. Sgt. Edi Siyep of the Army.

"The four soldiers admitted during the interrogation that they
were ordered by Gunawan to kill Budyharto and his bodyguard. They
did not disclose his motive, and we are currently questioning
Gunawan to confirm their statement," Soenarko said.

"We expect to wrap up the interrogation within three days, so
we can return him (Gunawan) to the police," he added.

The four marine soldiers, who were allegedly involved in the
murder of Budyharto on July 19, are identified by their initials
only: Second. Lt. SAS, Second Corp. SR, Second Corp. FH and First
Pvt. SS. -- JP