Komjak Will Examine Prosecutors In Cases Of Torture Victims In Tangerang Become Defendants

JAKARTA - The Prosecutor's Commission (Komjak) stated that it would summon the prosecutor who handled the persecution case in the Tangerang area. It is suspected that an error occurred in the handling process.

"Our first step will be to ask for an explanation regarding the handling of this case from the start, how to implement the technical SOP guidelines," said Head of the Prosecutor's Commission (Komjak) Barita Simanjuntak in a statement, Monday, December 6.

The alleged error in the handling process was because the victim of the persecution with the initials WW was actually named as a defendant. Therefore, this incident, continued Barita, needs to be investigated further.

"If there is a violation according to the commission's duties, of course we will issue a recommendation. So we will first examine the handling of this case," said Barita.

Previously, the Attorney General for Supervision (Jamwas) at the AGO, Amir Yanto, said that his party would also follow up on the matter. However, if there have been examination results from the Deputy Attorney General for General Crimes (Jampidum).

However, at this time it is not possible to confirm that an investigation has been carried out from Jampidum regarding the case.

"Yes (will be evaluated) if the results of the examination from Jampidum there are errors, Jamwas will follow up," said Amir.

For information, this case began when a Tangerang resident with the initials WW became a victim of a beating on Boulevard Gading, Serpong, Kelapa Dua District, Tangerang Regency, on October 22.

In this case, WW was abused by a married couple, L and AO, by throwing padlocks at his body and scratching his hands. As a result, WW suffered bruises and cuts on his left hand, neck, chest, and left cheek. In fact, he had a hearing loss.

Two days after the incident, WW reported L and AO to the Kelapa Dua Police in the Tangerang Regency area for their joint acts of committing violence in public against people or goods. The report is registered with the number LP/505/K/X/RES.1.6/2020 Sek.Klp Dua.

Then, L and AO reported back to WW on the alleged crime of beating and or molesting the South Tangerang Police on December 3, 2020. The report was registered with the number: LP/1283/K/XII/2020/SPKT Res.Tangsel.

L and AO's report went smoothly until WW went to trial at the Tangerang District Court. WW is suspected of Article 351 of the Criminal Code with a maximum threat of 2 years and 8 months, or Article 170 of the Criminal Code with a maximum threat of 5 years and 6 months. WW was also asked for compensation of Rp. 20 billion.