Profile Of Otto Hasibuan, Jessica MIla's In-laws Invited By Prabowo To His Residence

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YOGYAKARTA - Lawyer Otto Hasibuan was among the figures who attended the invitation at the residence of Elected President Prabowo Subianto, located in the Kartanegara IV area, South Jakarta, on Tuesday, October 15.

This meeting was held by Prabowo Subianto as part of preparations to arrange his cabinet ahead of his inauguration as President of the Republic of Indonesia on October 20, 2024. Several invited figures, including Otto, who are rumored to be considered for the position in the cabinet for the period 2024-2029, including deputy ministerial candidates.

Launching from ANTARA, after the meeting, Otto Hasibuan stated that he was asked by Prabowo to provide assistance in the field of law. Otto said that their discussions included discussions about legal conditions in Indonesia. Prabowo asked Otto to pay special attention to the development of the legal system in this country, including ensuring the improvement of the quality of judges.

In his statement, Otto Hasibuan did not provide a detailed explanation of what position he would hold in the upcoming cabinet. He prefers to hand over to Elected President Prabowo to officially announce to the public. Nevertheless, Otto revealed that he had signed an integrity pact as a form of commitment to help Prabowo in carrying out his duties as president.

"Yes, of course, all who will help the president must sign an integrity pact. As people who help the president, we must fully commit to supporting him," said Otto. However, he asked the public to wait for an official announcement from Prabowo regarding his position.

Otto Hasibuan, who was born in Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra, on May 5, 1955, is a prominent lawyer. Currently, he serves as General Chair of the National Leadership Council of the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI) for the period 2020-2025. In 2023, Otto joined the Prabowo-Gibran National Campaign Team (TKN) as deputy chairman, supporting Prabowo's candidacy in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres).

Apart from being involved in PERADI, Jessica Mila's in-laws also played an important role in the Indonesian Advocates Association (IKADIN) as Chair of the DPP Advisory Board. Previously, he served as Deputy Secretary General of the IKADIN DPP in 1995 and became Chairman of IKADIN in the 2007-2012 period. Otto also has his own law firm, namely Otto Hasibuan & Associates, which is known for handling a number of major cases in Indonesia.

The name Otto Hasibuan became increasingly known after becoming a lawyer in several major cases, including the 2016 murder case of Wayan Mirna Salihin, in which he represented Jessica Kumala Wongso. Jessica was charged in the murder case with cyanide poison known as the "copy cyanide case." In addition, in 2017, Otto was also Setya Novanto's attorney, a suspect in the electronic ID card corruption case, who at that time served as Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives.

Otto's involvement in the Jessica Wongso case was also in the international spotlight after he appeared in a Netflix documentary entitled Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso, which was released in 2023. The film raised the murder case and introduced Otto as one of the lawyers who played an important role in Jessica's trial.

Outside the world of law, Otto Hasibuan is also active as a lecturer at several well-known universities. He teaches at Pelita Harapan University, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), and Jayabaya University. Otto is known as a figure who prioritizes education, with a strong academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Law from UGM, continued his Master's (S2) studies at the University Technology of Sydney, Australia, in the field of Comparative Law, and then completed his doctorate (S3) at UGM.

In 2014, Otto was awarded the Honorary Professor or Honorary Professor by the University of Jayabaya as recognition of his contribution to the world of law. With his extensive experience in the field of law and politics, Otto Hasibuan continues to play an important role in various aspects of public life in Indonesia.

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