Edhy Prabowo's Sentence Increased To 9 Years, KPK: PT DKI Judges And Prosecutors Have The Same View

Former Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo / KPK Public Relations DOK

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) appreciates and states that the Jakarta High Court Panel of Judges has the same view regarding the bribery case for the export of fried shrimp by the former Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo.

This was conveyed in response to the decision of PT DKI which increased Edhy's sentence from 5 years to 9 years in prison.

"If we look at the appeal decision which makes the defendant's sentence heavier, it means that the panel of judges has the same belief and view with the KPK Prosecutor's Team that the defendant is conclusively proven guilty of accepting bribes in the processing of permits for lobster cultivation and the export of fried shrimp," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri. told reporters, Thursday, November 11.

After the decision was made, the KPK is now just waiting for Edhy Prabowo's attitude. Moreover, Ali said, from the beginning the KPK respected all judicial processes, including the right of the accused to examine the decision of the Jakarta Corruption Court by filing an appeal.

"This case that filed an appeal is the defendant, so at this time the KPK is certainly waiting for the attitude of the defendant on the decision," he said.

Not only that, appreciation was also given to PT DKI for having imposed additional penalties in the form of paying compensation of Rp9.6 billion and US$77 thousand. The addition of this penalty, continued Ali, is important to do as a form of asset recovery that supports state revenues.

Furthermore, the KPK is now waiting for a complete copy of the decision of the PT DKI Judges Council. This is done to learn more.

"We are waiting for a copy of the full decision from the DKI Jakarta High Court for further study," said Ali.