Police question Golkar candidate
Police question Golkar candidate
BANYUMAS, Central Java: Police questioned Slamet Effendy Yusuf, a
legislative candidate from the Golkar Party, for three hours on
Tuesday over allegations he took part in early campaigning at the
end of February in Kedung Banteng district, Banyumas regency.
During the questioning, Slamet insisted he had not violated
any poll regulations or rulings. He said he did not campaign
during his visit to Kedung Banteng district, claiming he was only
trying to education people about politics and the upcoming
elections.
Slamet was reported to the police by the Banyumas Election
Supervisory Committee for early campaigning, which carries a
maximum sentence of three months in prison.
The chief of the Banyumas Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Marpaung,
said police were looking into the case. He added that if enough
evidence was found, a dossier on Slamet would be submitted to the
Banyumas Prosecutor's Office. -- JP
BANYUMAS, Central Java: Police questioned Slamet Effendy Yusuf, a
legislative candidate from the Golkar Party, for three hours on
Tuesday over allegations he took part in early campaigning at the
end of February in Kedung Banteng district, Banyumas regency.
During the questioning, Slamet insisted he had not violated
any poll regulations or rulings. He said he did not campaign
during his visit to Kedung Banteng district, claiming he was only
trying to education people about politics and the upcoming
elections.
Slamet was reported to the police by the Banyumas Election
Supervisory Committee for early campaigning, which carries a
maximum sentence of three months in prison.
The chief of the Banyumas Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Marpaung,
said police were looking into the case. He added that if enough
evidence was found, a dossier on Slamet would be submitted to the
Banyumas Prosecutor's Office. -- JP