Denny Cagur Clarifies Allegations of Online Gambling Promotion: I Followed All the Processes

Kapanlagi.com - Comedian and member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the PDI Perjuangan faction, Denny Cagur, became the center of attention after a video allegedly promoting an online gambling site went viral on social media. Denny also provided clarification regarding the video, ensuring that he is ready to follow the applicable legal procedures.

Meeting at the Indonesian House of Representatives in Jakarta, Wednesday (6/11/2024), Denny revealed that he has undergone questioning at the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim). "So the process is indeed ongoing. There were 27 artists at that time due to ignorance," Denny stated.

He emphasized that the summons against him and several other artists is a form of responsibility as citizens. "We have all been summoned to Bareskrim, I have come following the regulations. As a good citizen, I came," added Denny Cagur.

Denny also explained that all artists suspected of being involved in promoting the online gambling site have provided statements to the police. He has fully handed over the handling of this case to the authorities.

"After that, the process continues and now we have handed everything over to the police. That's it, everyone has been summoned," he asserted.

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When asked when the video was produced, Denny stated that the video was made quite a long time ago and he cannot remember the details. "It's been a while, quite a while. Everyone was called one by one. As a good citizen, I came and went through the process," he said.

Denny also clarified that at the time the examination was conducted, he had not been inaugurated as a member of the Indonesian Parliament. He wanted to emphasize that he is ready to comply with the applicable legal rules. "At that time, I had not (been inaugurated)," Denny explained.

The comedian who is now active in politics expressed his willingness to follow the entire examination process and ensured that he would be cooperative in every legal step taken. Denny also requested that the public not judge immediately without understanding the context of what is happening.

(kpl/aal/ums)