CHAIRMAN of the Judicial Commission (KY) Amzulian Rifai held a meeting with Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin at the Indonesian Attorney General’s Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (12/11). The meeting took place in the middle of the investigation into a case of alleged bribery and/or gratification which involved three judges at the Surabaya District Court (PN) as suspects in connection with the murder case committed by Ronald Tannur.
After meeting Burhanuddin, Amzulian emphasized that his party’s authority could only investigate ethical violations by members of the judiciary. Through this meeting, he said that often investigations carried out by KY found criminal elements. However, Amzulian admitted that his party could not investigate this matter.
“Sometimes during an examination of the ethical area, there are actually things that we believe are criminal in nature. But, when we feel that it is criminal, our authority does not extend to that,” he explained.
Therefore, the meeting with the Attorney General is a moment for the KY to mitigate if it finds suspected criminal acts when examining individual judges. According to Amzulian, Burhanuddin has expressed his willingness to follow up on the results of the KY examination at a later date.
“We will convey follow-up if the results of the examination are criminal. The Attorney General is pleased to follow up later if there are criminal matters,” said Amzulian.
It is known that JAM-Pidsus investigators have named six people as suspects in cases of alleged bribery and/or gratification related to case management, including three Surabaya District Court judges, namely Erintuah Damanik, Mangapul, and Heru Hanindyo.
The other three suspects are former Head of the Legal and Judicial Training Agency of the Supreme Court (MA) Zarof Ricar, Ronald’s lawyer named Lisa Rachmat, and Meirizka Widjaja as Ronald’s mother.
Erintuah, Mangapul, and Heru handed down a verdict of acquittal against Ronald at the first instance court. Meanwhile, at the cassation hearing, Ronald’s case was tried by Supreme Court justices Soesilo, Ainal Mardhiah and Sutarjo.
Separately, Burhanuddin emphasized that his party would follow up on the report submitted by KY. If the results of the KY’s examination of individual judges are deemed accurate, investigators, continued the Attorney General, will investigate them.
He also said that he would not feel uncomfortable if he investigated a case involving a supreme judge at the Supreme Court. (P-5)
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What are the limitations of the KY’s authority regarding judicial misconduct cases?
## Interview with KY Chairman Amzulian Rifai
**Host:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Rifai. The Judicial Commission (KY) recently met with the Attorney General in the midst of an investigation into alleged bribery involving three judges. Can you shed some light on the purpose of this meeting?
**Amzulian Rifai:** Certainly. As you know, the KY is responsible for investigating ethical violations within the judiciary. While conducting these investigations, we often uncover instances that appear to be criminal in nature. However, our authority is limited to ethical breaches.
**Host:** So, the KY is essentially reliant on the Attorney General’s office to prosecute criminal allegations against judges?
**Amzulian Rifai:** That’s correct. The meeting with Attorney General Burhanuddin was crucial. It allowed us to establish a platform for communication and cooperation. When we encounter suspected criminal acts during our ethical investigations, we can now swiftly alert the Attorney General’s office for further action. This ensures that both ethical and legal accountability are upheld within the judicial system.
**Host:** This sounds like a crucial step towards keeping the judiciary transparent and accountable.
**Amzulian Rifai:** Absolutely. Maintaining public trust in the justice system is paramount, and holding judges accountable for both ethical and criminal misconduct is essential to achieving that goal. This collaborative approach with the Attorney General’s office is a significant development in our efforts to strengthen judicial integrity. [[1](https://mediaindonesia.com/p/5497152/ketua-ky-akui-teman-waspada-atas-terjadinya-korupsi-di-lingkungan-peradilan?page=all)]
