Profile, Religion, and Photos of Firli Bahuri, Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) who Became a Suspect in the Extortion Case against the Minister of Agriculture

Kapanlagi.com - The extortion case involving Firli Bahuri, Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), caused a sensation among the public. On November 22, 2023, Firli Bahuri was declared a suspect in the extortion case against former Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo.

After conducting an investigation, the information about Firli Bahuri being named a suspect was directly announced by the Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Ade Safri Simanjuntak.

Firli Bahuri is known for his good background. This case has made the public curious about Firli Bahuri's profile and career journey.

Therefore, let's take a look at the profile and career journey of Firli Bahuri, as summarized from various sources, on Tuesday (30/1/24).

1. Firli Bahuri's Profile

Foto Firli Bahuri (Instagram/@firlibahuriofficial)

Full Name: Firli Bahuri

Place of Birth: Palembang, South Sumatra

Date of Birth: November 8, 1963

Education: Indonesian Armed Forces Police Academy

Spouse: Ardina Safitri

Firli Bahuri attended elementary school at SD Lontar Muara Jaya Oku, then continued his education at SMP Bhakti Pengandonan Oku and SMAN 3 Palembang.

Before serving as the Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri had the ambition to become a police officer.

To achieve his dream, he studied at the Indonesian Armed Forces Police Academy and graduated in 1990.

In 1991, Firli Bahuri was immediately assigned to Polda Metro Jaya Jakarta as the Commander of Platoon II Sabhara in the Directorate of Samapta Polda Metro Jaya with the rank of Second Lieutenant.

2. Religion of Firli Bahuri

Foto Firli Bahuri (Instagram/@firlibahuriofficial)

Firli Bahuri adheres to Islam. This is known from his post on Instagram celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW 1443 with other members of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

3. Career Journey of Firli Bahuri

Photo of Firli Bahuri (Instagram/@firlibahuriofficial)

Firli Bahuri moved to become the Head of Sabhara Platoon at East Jakarta Metropolitan Police in 1992 and the Head of Serse Unit at Kramat Jati Police Sector in 1994.

Then, he continued his military education at the Higher Education of Police Science (STIK-PTIK) in 1997.

After that, he was assigned as the Head of Command Center for Police Operations in Liquica District in 1997 and moved to become the Head of Command Center for Police Operations in Dili District in 1998.

With his brilliant career, Firli was trusted as the Chief of East Lampung Police in 2001, the Chief of Kebumen Police in 2006, the Chief of Brebes Police in 2007, and the Deputy Chief of Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police in 2009.

4. Elected as Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission

Photo of Firli Bahuri (Instagram/@firlibahuriofficial)

In August 2019, Firli Bahuri participated in the selection process for the leadership of the Corruption Eradication Commission. He was then chosen as one of the five individuals who passed the fit and proper test conducted by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI).

Not only that, he also obtained the position of the head of the Corruption Eradication Commission with 56 votes, which was determined during the Plenary Meeting of Commission III on September 13, 2019.

Firli Bahuri was inaugurated as the chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission by President Joko Widodo on December 20, 2019. However, unfortunately, in 2023, he was named a suspect in a case of extortion involving Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo.

5. How Much is Firli Bahuri's Wealth?

Firli has a total wealth of Rp 22.86 billion, as recorded in the State Officials' Wealth Report (LHKPN) for the 2022 period.

6. How much is the salary of the Chairman of the KPK?

Every month, the Chairman of the KPK receives financial rights in cash with a total of Rp 99,550,000 (Rp 99.5 million), which consists of basic salary, position allowance, honorarium, housing allowance, and transportation allowance.

7. How about Firli Bintang?

He retired with the rank of Commissioner General of Police or Three-Star General.

8. Who checks the KPK?

BPK and PPATK have the ability to provide examination results and analysis to the KPK, or conversely, the KPK can request opinions from BPK or analysis from PPATK for corruption cases being handled.

9. What is Firli Bahuri's case?

On November 22, 2023, Firli was officially announced as a suspect in a corruption case by the Metro Police. Firli is accused of alleged extortion, gratification, or bribery related to handling legal issues in the Ministry of Agriculture during SYL's leadership.

(kpl/sha)