Statement of The Governor of Bank Indonesia Regarding The Declaration Of Governor As Suspect In Case of Gratification to Legislative Members

Statement of The Governor of Bank Indonesia Regarding The Declaration Of Governor As Suspect In Case of Gratification to Legislative Members
1. In related to my status as a suspect in the case of misappropriation of BI fund declared by KPK (The Corruption Eradication Commission), personally as a human being as well as someone trusted for public mandate, I was shocked, distressed and sad for the news currently circulated in the public. However, I cannot get carried away with my own emotion because I have to use my logical thinking in order to prove afterwards that I am not guilty.

2. Therefore, in respect of the ongoing legal process and in order to facilitate all those processes I will appoint a lawyer.

3. As the Governor of Bank Indonesia, I will always perform my duties in good faith and carry out I my best work for the interest of this state and nation.

4. In facing the prevailing situation, I have requisite all officials of Bank Indonesia to keep working professionally, especially related to the efforts of maintaining national macroeconomic stability from the impact of global economy and to keep providing the best services to the public. It is expected that the ongoing legal process will not interfere the performance of Bank Indonesia’s performance nor influence local and foreign assurance.

note :http://www.bi.go.id/web/en/Info+Terbaru/Humas/info_GBI+statement_eng_040208.htm