VOI Today: Anies Baswedan's Flood Of Support For Tom Lembong At The Initial Session

JAKARTA - The inaugural trial of former Trade Minister Tom Lembong regarding the sugar import case was held on March 6, 2025 at the Corruption Court, Jakarta. Anies Baswedan was present at this trial.

Anies showed his support for Tom Lembong as his best friend. Tom Lembong's attorney, Ari Yusuf Amir, said that Tom Lembong did not receive a penny in this case.

Ari revealed the results of the BPK RI audit which stated that there was no misappropriation of financial management during Tom's leadership as Minister of Trade in 2015-2016. Why is Tom Lembong still charged with committing a criminal act of corruption, even though he did not receive a penny? What is Tom Lembong's indictment? Check out the full information on VOI.id.