Susno Duadji the Epicenter of KPK Controversy

Once a beacon of integrity in the graft-ridden police force, the actions and involvement of Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji in the controversial case is now lowering further the public reputation of the police force.

But Susno’s defining controversy is his central role in what critics say is a blatant attempt to undermine the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

They say Susno has since early this year dragged the police into a full-fledged war against the KPK.

“The police’s sidelining of the KPK is getting more blatant after Susno takes the detective chief job,” said Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) coordinator Danang Widoyoko.

Susno is known to have close ties with fellow South Sumatran Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Radjasa, according to a source at the Presidential Palace.

Hatta is President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s most trusted aide after State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, and is also a confidant of First Lady Ani Yudhoyono’s. Hatta has refused to comment on the issue.
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