Margareth S. Aritonang, Jakarta – After weeks of absence at the House of Representatives, graft suspect Angelina "Angie" Sondakh has returned to the House to fulfill her duty as a legislator.

The legislator from the House's Commission X overseeing education, youth affairs, sports, tourism, art and culture was seen in a Democratic Party's meeting on food security on Friday.

"I came today to attend the faction's weekly meeting after two weeks off to deal with the legal process. I am thankful that the faction supports me," she said, adding that she had yet to appoint a team of lawyers to defend her.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named Angelina a suspect for her alleged involvement in the SEA Games bribery case. She and another suspect, Mindo Rosalina Manulang, allegedly arranged bribes to be paid to a number of lawmakers to award a Rp 191 million (US$22.3 million) contract to build the athletes' village for the sports event in Palembang, South Sumatra.

Head of the party's faction Jafar Hafzah had also confirmed that Angelina would soon be back at work. "Angelina sent a BlackBerry message informing me that she would soon be back in her post at the House," he said.