Politicians from Golkar Party urge central bank to revoke operating license of Citibank in Indonesia following fraud allegedly committed by the bank's former executive Malinda Dee and the death of Irzen Octa, credit card customer, of an alleged torture by debt collectors.
Golkar politician Harry Azhar Azis, deputy chairman of House Commission XI (oversees banking, capital market, insurance etc), said last night that statements from Citibank executives in a hearing with the Commission can be used as evidence for closing down Citibank's operation in Indonesia, if investigation into the scandals found mistakes committed by Citibank.
At the hearing, Bank Indonesia governor Darmin Nasution pointed to several mistakes committed by Citibank, including violation of standard operating procedure (SOP). Darmin also blamed Citibank for weak internal supervision on the private banking operation.
Shariq Mukhtar, country officer of Citibank, told legislators that no physical violence mounted against Irzen. "We're committed to operate with the highest banking standard," Mukhtar said.
Azis then asked Mukhtar to provide evidence to strengthen his arguments. Azis also asked Mukhtar why Citibank didn't install CCTV in the 'interrogation room'. Mukhtar didn't answer the questions. Harry Azhar Aziz then considered Mukhtar of telling lies in a House meeting.
Other Golkar legislator, Melkias Markus Mekeng, then called on the central bank to suspend Citibank's credit card operation for one year until it fixes the standard operating procedure.
PDI-P legislator Maruarar Sirait also expressed his disappointment over statements made by Citibank in the hearing.
Legislators also pushed Citibank to apologize for the death of Irzen. Shariq Mukhtar then apologized on behalf of Citibank, but legislators demanded written statement from Citibank NA director.
Golkar politician Harry Azhar Azis, deputy chairman of House Commission XI (oversees banking, capital market, insurance etc), said last night that statements from Citibank executives in a hearing with the Commission can be used as evidence for closing down Citibank's operation in Indonesia, if investigation into the scandals found mistakes committed by Citibank.
At the hearing, Bank Indonesia governor Darmin Nasution pointed to several mistakes committed by Citibank, including violation of standard operating procedure (SOP). Darmin also blamed Citibank for weak internal supervision on the private banking operation.
Shariq Mukhtar, country officer of Citibank, told legislators that no physical violence mounted against Irzen. "We're committed to operate with the highest banking standard," Mukhtar said.
Azis then asked Mukhtar to provide evidence to strengthen his arguments. Azis also asked Mukhtar why Citibank didn't install CCTV in the 'interrogation room'. Mukhtar didn't answer the questions. Harry Azhar Aziz then considered Mukhtar of telling lies in a House meeting.
Other Golkar legislator, Melkias Markus Mekeng, then called on the central bank to suspend Citibank's credit card operation for one year until it fixes the standard operating procedure.
PDI-P legislator Maruarar Sirait also expressed his disappointment over statements made by Citibank in the hearing.
Legislators also pushed Citibank to apologize for the death of Irzen. Shariq Mukhtar then apologized on behalf of Citibank, but legislators demanded written statement from Citibank NA director.
Source : theindonesiatoday.com
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