Observer: Issue Against Former Jampidsus is 'Corruptor Fights Back'
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Criminal law observer Kamilov Sagala believes the negative narrative recently directed at former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah is a form of counter-attack by parties who feel aggrieved by law enforcement efforts.
In a statement received in Jakarta on Monday, Kamilov argued that rumours circulating in the public sphere regarding the alleged discovery of assets were being exploited by certain groups to build negative opinion against the Adhyaksa Corps, as the prosecutors’ service is known.
The term “corruptor fights back” is a socio-political phrase that does not originate from a single figure or academic concept, but rather a popular expression born of the dynamics of Indonesia’s anti-corruption movement.
The term is widely used to describe situations in which perpetrators of corruption, or groups threatened by the exposure of cases, fight back in order to weaken, criminalise, or undermine the credibility of law enforcement officials and anti-corruption activists.
“In the view of many parties, this wave of attacks is inseparable from Febrie’s track record of firmness in exposing mega corruption scandals in the country,” he said.
According to Kamilov, the phenomenon frequently emerges when law enforcement institutions are handling major corruption cases.
He assessed that the Attorney General’s Office’s achievements in handling corruption offences in recent years have led the institution to face various forms of pressure, including through opinion-shaping in the public sphere.
Kamilov also suggested the circulating issue could be exploited to influence public perception of the law enforcement carried out by the Attorney General’s Office.
In his view, the most appropriate way to answer these various accusations is to continue enforcing the law consistently and professionally.
“This is an attempt to stem the successes achieved so far. As the saying goes, great accomplishments built over years are being shaken in an instant through propaganda,” he said.
He added that if law enforcement officials are able to prove each case through a transparent judicial process based on evidence, public trust will be preserved.
Previously, the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, identified by the initials FA, was detained for the next 20 days in connection with an alleged money laundering case.
His lawyer, Febri Diansyah, stated that his client will act cooperatively and respect the ongoing legal process.