**Rekam Jejak Maria Lestari**
In a recent turn of events, the spotlight has shifted towards Maria Lestari, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP). Maria Lestari’s name emerged in connection with the case involving the Secretary-General of PDIP, Hasto Kristiyanto, which has gripped the attention of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
### Maria Lestari’s Background
Maria Lestari, who served as a member of DPR RI from 2019 to 2024 and is currently representing PDIP for the 2024-2029 term, found herself in the midst of controversy when Setyo Budiyanto, the Chairman of KPK, mentioned her during the announcement of Hasto Kristiyanto’s status as a suspect in the case of bribery related to the replacement of Harun Masiku.
It was revealed that apart from Harun Masiku, Hasto had also put forward Maria Lestari’s name for the replacement process. Maria Lestari, who had served as a member of DPR RI for the 2019-2024 term representing Kalimantan Barat (Kalbar), could potentially face further scrutiny by the KPK if sufficient evidence is found.
During a recent press conference at the KPK headquarters in South Jakarta, Setyo Budiyanto disclosed, “On August 31, 2019, HK (Hasto Kristiyanto) met with Wahyu Setiawan (former KPU Commissioner) to fulfill two proposals submitted by the DPP (PDIP), namely Maria Lestari from Kalbar and Harun Masiku from Sumsel.”
### KPK’s Response to Allegations of Receiving Orders from Jokowi
In another development, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has responded to accusations made by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) that suggested Setyo Budiyanto was appointed as the KPK leader by President Joko Widodo and was tasked with implicating PDIP’s Secretary-General, Hasto Kristiyanto.
Asep Guntur Rahayu, the Director of Investigation at KPK, dismissed the allegations without much concern, emphasizing their commitment to upholding the law and conducting investigations without bias towards any political party or individual.
This unfolding saga involving Maria Lestari, Hasto Kristiyanto, and the KPK continues to unravel, shedding light on the complexities within Indonesia’s political landscape and its ongoing battle against corruption. As more details surface, the nation remains captivated by the ever-evolving narrative of power, influence, and accountability.
