Joko Tjandra's Red Notice Case, Tommy Sumardi Charged 1 Year 6 Months In Prison

ILLUSTRATION / Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Public Prosecutor (JPU) charged the defendant Tommy Sumardi with imprisonment for 1 year and 6 months in the case of removing red notice for Joko Tjandra. Tommy was also required to pay a fine of Rp. 100 million, a subsidiary for 6 months.

"Sentenced the defendant Tommy Sumardi to 1 year imprisonment and reduced 6 months while the defendant is in detention with the order that the defendant remains detained in the detention center," the prosecutor said during a trial at the Tipikor Court, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, December 15.

The prosecution's decision was based on burdensome considerations. At least, there are two considerations, including Tommy Sumardi's act of not supporting the government in the context of eradicating corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN).

"In the trial the defendant admitted his actions, the defendant was not the main perpetrator, the defendant as a witness to the perpetrator who cooperated or justice collaborator has provided significant information or evidence in exposing criminal acts and other perpetrators," he explained.

Meanwhile, for things that make it easier for Tommy to admit to all his actions that violate the law. Apart from that, Tommy is also not the main actor in the case.

On this mitigating basis, the prosecutor asked the panel of judges to grant Tommy's request. Because, he asked to be a Justice Collaborator.

"In the trial the defendant admitted his actions, the defendant was not the main perpetrator, the defendant as a witness to the perpetrator who cooperated or justice collaborator has provided significant information or evidence in exposing criminal acts and other perpetrators," he said.

In this case, Tommy Sumardi was named a suspect on suspicion of grafting bribes. In addition, he is suspected of being under Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or Article 13 of Law (UU) Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Corruption. Article 55 paragraph (1) 1 of the Criminal Code.