Abraham Samad Agrees To Juliari Batubara's Proposal And Edhy Prabowo Sentenced To Death

JAKARTA - The former Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Abraham Samad, agrees with the proposal to impose the death penalty on the former Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo and former Minister of Social Juliari Batubara.

The proposal for the death penalty for Edhy Prabowo and Juliari Batubara was first submitted by the Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (Wamenkumham) Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej.

"The death penalty has a deterrent effect. So that people will no longer have the courage to take actions detrimental to many parties," Abraham Samad told reporters, Wednesday, February 17.

According to Abraham Samad, Juliari Batubara and Edhy Prabowo committed corruption amidst community difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Should, as a government representative solve this problem. Not doing corruption.

Thus, Abraham Samad said, the KPK must consider the proposal submitted by Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Edward Omar. This is so that people do not dare to do corruption again.

"In my opinion, what was said needs to be considered by the KPK, in order to impose demands for the death penalty to these two people," said Abraham Samad.

Was it confirmed that as a former KPK commissioner, would he directly convey this to the KPK? Abraham Samad did not answer firmly. However, if there was an opportunity he would informally convey this.

"For example, if we suddenly meet, we will definitely deliver the letter. That there is a discourse, what is presented, for example, the Minister of Law and Human Rights should be able to consider what we usually convey," said Samad.

Meanwhile, Juliari Batubara is a suspect in the alleged bribery case for the provision of Social Assistance for Jabodetabek residents who are affected by COVID-19. As Minister of Social, Juliari quoted a share from this social assistance package.

Meanwhile, Edhy Prabowo is a suspect in the recipient of a bribe for the export license of fry at the Ministry of KKP. Both of them committed this corruption in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.