"Firli Bahuri held the meeting to secure SYL from the corruption case currently being handled by the KPK. "It is stated that the examination of brother Firli Bahuri has been proven legally and convincingly to have violated the code of ethics by having a direct or indirect relationship with Syahrul Yasin Limpo, whose case is being handled by the KPK, and not informing other leaders, which is suspected to create a conflict of interest and does not demonstrate exemplary behavior in daily life," said the Chairman of the Ethics Council, Tumpak Hatorangan Panggabean, in the ruling, Wednesday, December 27, 2023."

Haris stated that the communication began when Firli Bahuri inquired about SYL on May 23, 2021. Then SYL expressed a desire to visit Firli Bahuri's house. "And it was answered by the Subject (Firli) 'can we postpone it, sir? Later tonight. I want to play tennis now,'" said Haris. Communication occurred again in June 2021. At that time, SYL sent a document. However, Haris did not explain what document was meant. "And it was answered by the Subject 'I communicate with a pounding heart,'" said Haris.

"On December 2021, SYL then invited Firli Bahuri to attend the commemoration event of the anti-corruption day at the Ministry of Agriculture. In June 2022, Firli Bahuri informed Syahrul Yasin Limpo that he was in Pakato Village, Bonto Marranu District, Gowa Regency for the Launching of the Anti-Corruption Village activity. "The examined (Firli) never informed other leaders about the communications conducted through the WhatsApp application," said Haris."