Inspector General Napoleon And Brigadier General Prasetijo Utomo Sentenced To Guilt, Polri: We Appreciate It

Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono (Photo: Indonesian Police Public Relations Division

JAKARTA - The National Police have not wanted to comment further on the decision of Inspector General Napoleon Bonaparte and Brigadier General Prasetijo Utomo regarding the bribery case for the removal of red notice Joko Tjandra.

This is because the legal process of the two of them has not been completed. Where there are still those who appealed against this decision, namely Inspector General Napoleon Bonaparte. He still does not accept this verdict.

"Yes, of course we must respect the court's decision. On the other hand, the person concerned still has other legal remedies," said Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono, to reporters, Wednesday, March 10.

That way, Rusdi reiterated that the National Police would appreciate all legal efforts made by Inspector General Napoleon Bonaparte and Brigadier General Prasetijo Utomo.

The reason is that legal remedies are their right. Thus, the Police have so far only monitored the progress of the trial.

"We respect that. We respect the court, we also need to appreciate the efforts concerned," he said.

For information, Inspector General Napoleon Bonaparte was found guilty of accepting bribes of 200 thousand Singapore dollars and 370 thousand US dollars. Thus, the panel of judges sentenced him to 4 years in prison.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Prasetijo Utomo was sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years and 6 months. This is because he was proven to have received 100 thousand US dollars.