Natalia Rusli Was Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison In Connection With The Indosurya Victim Fraud Case

Natalia Rusli in the verdict hearing at the West Jakarta District Court (PN), Tuesday (20/6/2023). Antara/Risky Syukur

The Panel of Judges at the West Jakarta District Court (PN) sentenced Natalia Rusli to eight months in prison as a defendant in a fraud case against one of the victims of the Indosurya Savings and Loans Cooperative (KSP).

"As for the aggravating thing, the defendant Natalia Rusli's actions are considered to have harmed witness Verawati Sanjaya," said Chief Justice Iwan Wardana during the Natalia Rusli verdict hearing at the West Jakarta District Court, reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 20.

Meanwhile, mitigating factors, continued Iwan, the defendant Natalia Rusli had never been convicted and the defendant was the backbone of the family.

It is known that the judge's verdict was lighter than the previous demands of the public prosecutor (JPU) who demanded Natalia for one year and three months in prison.

For information, Natalia Rusli was named a suspect in a case of fraud and embezzlement of Rp 45 million. Natalia was reported by a woman named Verawati Sanjaya to the West Jakarta Metro Police.

In the action, Natalia Rusli claimed to be an advocate or lawyer and knew Indosurya's attorney, Juniver Girsang.

He promised the victim 40 percent of the victim's money in cash and 60 percent of the assets in KSP Indosurya.