After the arrest of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) regarding the alleged corruption in the lobster seed export, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that he respects the ongoing legal process.
In an interview on the terrace of the State Palace, Jokowi does not want the government to intervene in Edhy’s investigation.
Jokowi also emphasized that the KPK was working professionally.
“We respect the legal process that is currently underway at the KPK. I believe that the KPK works transparently, openly, professionally. The government consistently supports efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption,” he said.