AGO top prosecutor ‘removed’ in bribery case
June 27th, 2008 | by Indonesia News |AGO top prosecutor ‘removed’ in bribery case
The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Fri, 06/27/2008 10:06 AM | Headlines
Untung Udji Santoso was removed from his position as deputy attorney general for state administration on Thursday for his alleged role in a major bribery case that has gripped the country.
He is the third top prosecutor to be dismissed in connection with the unfolding scandal involving another senior prosecutor, Urip Tri Gunawan, and businesswoman Artalyta Suryani.
Attorney General Hendarman Supandji said Untung was removed to “maintain the credibility” of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), which has taken a battering at the hands of critics.
“What is really important in this problem is to protect the credibility of the office. That’s why I must relieve Untung of his duties, because the public is questioning his credibility and his possible involvement in the bribery case,” he said at a news conference.
Hendarman said he had a short list of three candidates to replace Untung.
“I have summoned the candidates to meet with me on Friday. Of the three, one is very promising. But I need to have their commitment in upholding justice before I can recommend them to the President. I cannot mention who they are at this point,” he said.
Hendarman said he dismissed Untung in response to the results of an internal investigation following the discovery of several taped phone conversations between Artalyta and senior AGO officials.
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