Palu Judge Determines Joko Tjandra's Fate In 2 Weeks

JAKARTA - The panel of judges at the Jakarta Corruption Court will determine the fate of Joko Tjandra, a defendant in the case of gratification in the processing of a Supreme Court (MA) fatwa and bribery for the removal of red notice in the next two weeks. The panel of judges will determine the verdict against Joko Tjandra.

"It was re-established (verdict hearing) on Monday April 5 at 10.00 WIB with a program for verdicts," said presiding judge Muhammad Damis during a trial at the Corruption Court, Jakarta, Thursday, March 25.

There were a number of considerations by the judge and finally decided that the trial would be postponed for two weeks. One of them, the judge is constrained by work outside the city. Meanwhile, the public prosecutor (JPU) and legal advisors have no objection to the schedule of Joko Tjandra's verdict.

"There is no objection, Your Excellency," said the prosecutor.

"There is no problem, Your Honor," said lawyer Joko Tjandra.

Joko Tjandra was charged with 4 years in prison and a fine of Rp. 100 million, a subsidiary of 6 months in prison. In this case, Joko Tjandra was charged with giving US $ 500 thousand to prosecutor Pinangki Sirna Malasari through his brother-in-law, Herriyadi Angga Kusuma, and Andi Irfan Jaya.

The money was given as a down payment for plans to administer the law he was facing in the form of an MA fatwa through the Attorney General's Office.

Meanwhile, in the case of removing red notice, Joko Tjandra is believed to be guilty of giving money to Brigadier General Prasetijo Utomo and Inspector General Napoleon Bonaparte.

Brigadier General Prasetijo was given 100 thousand US dollars. Meanwhile, Inspector General Napoleon was given 200 thousand and 370 thousand US dollars. The money was distributed through businessman Tommy Sumardi.