Mahfud should have reported Nazaruddin to KPK, says Legislator

Legislator Ahmad Yani on Monday said Constitutional Court (MK) chief Mahfud MD should have reported Democratic Party treasurer and legislator M. Nazaruddin's attempt to bribe the court's secretary-general to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) before reporting it to the President and announcing it publicly.

"Mahfud should have reported the case to the KPK so it could have been processed further," Ahmad said at the House of Representatives Commission III meeting room in Senayan, Jakarta, on Monday.

A thorough investigation was needed to find out whether an alleged attempted bribery took place, involving government and House officials, he said.

"The House should be cleaned of illegal practices and unlawful conduct," Ahmad said.

"This is an important step in restoring the House's image."

KPK chief Busyro Muqoddas has said Mahfud had contacted him by phone to talk about the case. However, no formal meeting took place between the two, he said. (mim)