Instead, he argued, the cases should be taken over by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which has statutory authority to assume control of corruption investigations under certain conditions.
The case centres on alleged gratuities linked to the processing of permits for the release of Limited Production Forest (Hutan Produksi Terbatas/HPT) areas.
According to Budi, Yaqut must undergo a series of examinations before being returned to detention, including a medical check-up.
The partnership is to combat transnational corruption, including tackling bribery cases involving foreign public officials.
President Jokowi remarked that hundreds of officials had got involved in corruption cases in the 2004-2022 period.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested ten individuals in a sting operation conducted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
The regent of Central Mamberamo Papua, Ricky Ham Pagawak was arrested for a graft allegation on Sunday, February 19, after being chased for 7 months.
44 former KPK officers will be part of the corps.
