outh Sulawesi Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo said on Wednesday that he had not received a dismissal letter from the Home Ministry for Andi Idris Syukur, 60, who was found guilty of graft by the Makassar Corruption Court on Monday.
The court sentenced Andi, the Barru regent, to four years and six months in prison for money laundering and corruption in relation to a mining exploration permit involving Bosowa Group in 2012.
Syahrul’s statement was confirmed by South Sulawesi administration secretary Abdul Latif. “We have not received a dismissal letter from the ministry,” said Abdul.
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Syahrul said that despite the lack of a letter, he had taken over control of the Barru administration two months ago and explained that he had not announced the move to avoid tension.
Barru Deputy Regent Suhardi Saleh was in charge even though the governor had not issued a decree, Syahrul added.
Meanwhile, Idris’ lawyer, Aliyas Ismail, insisted that his client was still the regent even though he had not been going to the office. “My client is still the regent because he has not received a dismissal letter,” said Aliyas.
Aliyas said his client had not decided whether he would accept the verdict handed down on Monday or appeal to a higher court. (bbn)
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