Oditur insists on Prada Lucky case according to the facts of the trial

The defendants were present in the Prada Lucky case which was held at the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Kupang Military Court III-15, Tuesday (23/12/2025). (ANTARA/Anwar Maga)

KUPANG - The military auditor insisted that the demand document that had been read at the trial of the persecution case that resulted in the death of Prada Lucky Namo was in accordance with the facts of the trial.

The attitude of the military auditor was stated in a written reply or written response to the defendant's legal counsel's defense note, which was read at the Prada Lucky case hearing held at the Kupang Military Court III-15 in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Tuesday, December 23.

The reading of the military auditor's replik was held in three stages but was carried out in one day, starting from Case No. 41-K/PM.III-15/AD/X/2025 with 17 defendants, then continued with Case No. 40-K/PM.III-15/AD/X/2025 with one defendant, then Case No. 42-K/PM.III-15/AD/X/2025 with four defendants.

Case Number 41-K/PM.III-15/AD/X/2025 involves 17 defendants, namely Sertu Thomas Desamberis Awi, Sertu Andre Mahoklory, Pratu Poncianus Allan Dadi, Pratu Abner Yeterson Nubatonis, Sertu Rivaldo De Alexando Kase, Pratu Imanuel Nimrot Laubora, Pratu Dervinti Arjuna Putra Bessie, Letda Inf. Made Juni Arta Dana, Pratu Rofinus Sale, Pratu Emanuel Joko Huki, Pratu Ariyanto Asa, Pratu Jamal Bantal, Pratu Yohanes Viani Ili, Serda Mario Paskalis Gomang, Pratu Firdaus, Letda Inf. Achmad Thariq Al Qindi Singajuru, S.Tr., and Pratu Yulianus Rivaldy Ola Baga

Case No. 40-K/PM.III-15/AD/X/2025 involves the defendant Danki A Yonif TP 834/WM Lettu Inf Ahmad Faisal, and Case No. 42-K/PM.III-15/AD/X/2025 with the defendants Sertu Thomas Desamberis Awi, Sertu Andre Mahoklory, Pratu Poncianus Allan Dadi, and Pratu Rofinus Sale.

This replik trial was led by Major Chk Subiyanto accompanied by two members of the panel of judges, namely Captain Chk Denis C. Napitupulu, and Captain Chk Zainal Arifin A. Yulianto.

Meanwhile, the military audit party read the note of each replik, namely Lieutenant Colonel Chk Yusdiharto, Lieutenant Colonel Chk Alex Pandjaitan and Major Chk Wasinton Marpaung.

Meanwhile, the legal advisors of the defendants are Lieutenant Colonel Chk I Ketut S, Major Chk Gatot Subur, Captain Chk Indra Putra, and Lieutenant Benny Suhendra.

At the hearing, the Military Audit Office argued that based on the description and legal facts revealed in the trial, Prada Lukcy's death was due to beatings from July 27 to July 30, 2025, as evidenced by the visum et repertum from the Aeramo General Hospital (RSAUD) in Nagekeo Regency, NTT.

"The victim of the beating was declared dead on August 6, 2025, where the death certificate from the Aeramo Hospital stated that there was no other cause, so the fourth element (cause of death) was proven so that the PH opinion could not be accepted," said Major Chk Wasinton Marpaung, when it was his turn to read the note replik in the trial which was open to the public and was also witnessed by the victim's relatives and the defendants, Antara, Tuesday, December 23.

The Audit Office concluded in its replika note that the defense of the defendant's legal advisory team did not show any errors by the military Audit Office in the elements of the indictment, proof, and legal research.

"Therefore, we believe that the facts and evidence that we have outlined in the trial are unshakable by the defense made by the lawyers of the defendants, and still refer to the charges read on December 10, 2025," said Marpaung.

Regarding the replik note, the defendant's legal advisor stated that he would submit a duplicate or response to the military auditor's replik, which the panel of judges then set the schedule for on December 29, 2025.

Pledoi Legal Advisor

At the previous trial, the defendant's legal counsel team highlighted the element of guidance when reading the defense note (pledoi) of the defendants.

The legal advisor emphasized that based on the facts of the trial, there was not a single piece of evidence that stated that the defendant had evil intentions or intention that caused someone to die.

The intention of the defendants was only to educate the victim so that he would not repeat the act.

It is true that the defendants have beaten the victim, which resulted in the loss of life, but this does not mean that what the defendants have done can be categorized as intentional causing death, as stipulated in Article 131 paragraph 1 junto paragraph 3 of the Military Criminal Code (KUHPM) junto Article 55 paragraph 1-1 of the Criminal Code (KUHP).

The legal advisor asked to consider what the intention or purpose of the defendants was in beating the victim and a witness (one of the witnesses).

The defendant's legal advisory team said the trial process for the Prada Lucky case should be able to measure how far the error in the criminal act charged to the defendants and how much criminal liability is attached to a defendant.

"Based on the facts revealed in the trial and legal research, we as the defendant's legal counsel do not want to obscure it but rather ask the honorable panel of judges to be able to give objective consideration and see all the evidence and facts of the trial, especially in making a decision to decide this case not based on there is an intervention, including public intervention and opinion," said Letda Benny, one of the legal advisers.

Military Audit's demands

At the previous trial, the military auditor demanded the defendants with a main sentence of 12, 9 and 6 years with additional sentences of dismissal from the TNI AD service, as well as restitution.

A defendant, namely Lettu Inf Ahmad Faisal, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on the main offense, reduced by the temporary detention period and additional punishment in the form of dismissal from military service, as well as a restitution penalty of Rp. 561 million.

The two defendants, namely Lieutenant Inf Made Juni Arta Dana and Lieutenant Inf Achmad Thariq Al Qindi Singajuru S.Tr. (Han), both of whom are platoon commanders (danton), are charged with 9 years in prison on the main offense minus the temporary detention period, and additional penalties in the form of dismissal from military service. Both were charged with restitution of more than IDR 32 million.

A total of 15 other defendants were sentenced to 6 years in prison on the main sentence minus the temporary detention period, and additional penalties in the form of dismissal from military service, as well as restitution of more than IDR 32 million.

Meanwhile, the other four defendants were sentenced to 6 years in prison on the main offense, reduced by the temporary detention period, and additional penalties in the form of dismissal from military service, as well as a restitution penalty of more than IDR 544 million, so that each defendant was charged with more than IDR 136 million.

Prada Lucky was abused by his seniors at the 834/Wakanga Mere Territorial Development Battalion in Nagekeo Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). He was treated at the health center and then referred to the hospital until he breathed his last on August 6, 2025.

Meanwhile, the pattern of harsh training that resulted in the death of the victim was said to be related to allegations of sexual deviation (LGBT) involving Prada Lucky and Prada Richard, and other parties outside the TNI institution.