Connie Submits Hasto's Video and Information Data to PDI-P, What Will It Be Used For?

A pile of data belonging to the Secretary-General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle or PDI-P, Hasto Kristiyanto, referred to as the "Russian Document," which was previously entrusted to Connie Rahakundini Bakrie, has now been submitted to the Central Leadership Council of PDI-P. There are 37 documents and videos stored on a flash drive, one of which is said to be related to the Chief of the Indonesian National Police, General (Pol) Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and concerns the plan to dissolve PDI-P.

Connie, who has been known as a defense observer and is close to PDI-P, submitted secret documents and videos belonging to Hasto to the DPP PDI-P, received directly by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Yoseph Aryo Adhi Dharmo. The submission was shared on Connie's personal Instagram account on Wednesday (23/4/2025).

As is known, after being designated as a suspect on December 24, 2024, by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in the alleged bribery case concerning the interim replacement (PAW) of Harun Masiku and obstruction of investigation, Hasto claimed to possess information and video evidence related to the abuse of power used for corruption and simultaneously to eliminate political opponents.

A pile of data and videos alleged to contain a major scandal was entrusted to Connie. Connie, who has spent most of her time in Russia, took it to the country and archived the data.

In a video uploaded on Connie's personal account, Connie is seen handing over documents in a room to Yoseph Aryo Adhi Dharmo. Connie explained that there are 37 documents submitted to the DPP PDI-P. All of these documents have been notarized.

"The first notary regarding 32 documents was stamped by a Russian notary. The second notary pertains to additional documents. Therefore, the total number of documents in my possession is 37. I am submitting this," said Connie.

He also submitted documents in the form of data stored on a flash disk. It mentions videos that should not be copied. "There is no copyof any of this. I have an agreement with Mas Hasto, I am not allowed to distribute it etc., let alone copy it," he said.

"The most terrifying for me is document number 16, which is related to the Chief of Police. Then there is number 7, regarding how the PDI-P wants to be dissolved," he concluded.

Connie also revealed her reasons for submitting the documents and videos, as she will be staying longer in Russia. Additionally, this is due to a prohibition from the Chairperson of PDI-P, Megawati Soekarnoputri.

"If asked why I handed it over to Mr. Adi. I do not have access. Secondly, Mother (Megawati Soekarnoputri) told me not to speak at all, so what is the purpose of me holding the document," he said.

Currently, Hasto's case is still ongoing at the Jakarta Corruption Court with Hasto languishing in the KPK prison.

He often claims that the legal case against him has more political aspects that lead to the criminalization of law. In his exception during the trial on March 21, 2025, for instance, Hasto mentioned that since August 2023, he has received various forms of intimidation that have intensified following the 2024 elections.

He also claimed that the pressure on him has intensified ahead of the dismissal of party cadres who hold significant influence in the government. Moreover, the pressure on him has further increased after he appeared in an interview with Connie Rahakundini on the Akbar Faizal Uncensored YouTube channel.

According to Hasto, after the interview, several high-ranking officials from the military and police informed him that he would be designated as a suspect if he continued to be critical. In the interview, Hasto expressed criticism regarding the abuse of power in the elections. He also alleged that the Harun Masiku case has been continuously used as a tool to pressure him.

Kompas attempted to contact Connie by phone and text message to ask about the contents of the documents and what data had been submitted. However, as of this writing, Connie has not provided an answer.

Meanwhile, PDI-P politician Aria Bima, when met at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Thursday (24/4/2025), admitted that he was unaware of the data provided by Connie. If the data is related to the case involving Hasto, he requested that this be directed to Hasto's legal team. He also stated that he was not yet aware of PDI-P's steps to follow up on the data and information.

A similar sentiment was expressed by PDI-P Spokesperson Guntur Romli. He also admitted that he was unaware of the steps that PDI-P would take regarding the information and video submitted by Connie. However, he suspected that the video and data submitted were related to the information held by Hasto concerning the abuse of power.

At the end of December 2024, Guntur Romli revealed that Hasto Kristiyanto possessed information and video evidence related to the abuse of power used for corruption and simultaneously to eliminate political opponents. The video, which is said to contain a major scandal, was entrusted to Connie.

According to Guntur, the video is accompanied by valid, strong, and legitimate evidence. After all, as the Secretary-General of PDI-P, Hasto has been at the center of power for nine years. Without being a public official, he could know every detail of events, particularly related to the abuse of power for corruption and simultaneously eliminating political opponents.

"Both by those who are currently in power and/or those who have been in power," said Guntur.

Guntur admitted to having watched several of those videos. One of the videos he viewed was related to the criminalization of Anies Baswedan along with evidence of his meetings. There was also a video showcasing corruption scandals, abuse of power, the use of state resources and law for political purposes, the mobilization of high-ranking law enforcement officials to resolve personal issues of the ruling elite's children, evidence of the extension of three terms, as well as the takeover of political parties through legal cases.

The video that is said to contain a major scandal was suggested to be used as evidence. This is to ensure that no party feels aggrieved. For instance, political researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Wasisto Raharjo Jati, believes it would be better if the videos were used as evidence in court. Thus, the court would be the one to determine the truth or falsehood of an individual.

In addition, Wasisto stated that if the videos were brought to court, no party would feel harmed or benefited. There is also no suspicion of any interests outside the law in the disclosure of the videos.

So, will the data, information, and videos that are now held by the DPP PDI-P be brought to court and used as evidence? This will still depend on the stance and actions of PDI-P in the future.