Member Of Commission III Of The DPR Asks Judges Recipient Of Bribery To Be Sentenced To Heavy Punishment

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JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the DPR Abdullah asked that four judges who were caught in the bribery case for the release of the crude palm oil (CPO) export case be sentenced to a maximum sentence. Because according to him, the representatives of God have degraded the dignity of judges and courts, so they deserve to be severely punished.

Abdullah said that so far the state has paid serious attention to the welfare of judges. Not even long after being sworn in as president, Prabowo Subianto has raised the judges' salaries.

"The welfare of the judges has been very much noticed. President Prabowo wants judges to focus on carrying out their duties and provide justice for the community," Abdullah said, Thursday, April 17.

It is known, in 2024 the judges asked for a salary increase. One of the judges who actively demanded a salary increase was the Secretary of the Advocacy Division of the Indonesian Judge Association (IKAHI) Djuyamto. Prabowo also granted the demands of the judges and raised their salaries.

But after the judge's salary was raised, there were still judges who accepted bribes. Surprisingly, Djuyamto, who was previously active in demanding an increase in the judge's salary, was even caught in the bribery case for the release of the CPO export case.

Djuyamto was named a suspect along with the Chairman of the South Jakarta District Court (PN), Muhammad Arif Nuryanta and two other judges, Agam Syarif Baharuddin, and Ali Muhtarom.

"This is very embarrassing. Even though their welfare has been raised, the judges still act against the law," he said.

Abdullah also asked judges who were caught in bribery cases to be given the maximum sentence. In addition to degrading the dignity of judges, according to him, they have hurt the hearts of the people because they have become the legal mafia who are buying and selling decisions.

Abdullah said, according to Article 12 of Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes (UU Corruption), judges who accept bribes are threatened with life imprisonment or imprisonment for a minimum of 4 years, and a maximum of 20 years, as well as a fine of at least Rp. 200 million and a maximum of Rp. 1 billion.

Abdullah considered that the bribery case that ensnared the four judges should be a lesson for other judges. He reminded that no more judges should become the legal mafia and give decisions according to orders.

"We ask the Supreme Court (MA) to make internal improvements. Internal supervision must also be improved. The Judicial Commission (KY) must also actively supervise," Abdullah concluded.