Hendra Kurniawan, Former Ferdy Sambo's Son, Free And Conditional

Hendra Kurniawan/DOK VOI

JAKARTA - Former Karo Paminal Polri, Hendra Kurniawan, was declared released on condition after serving a sentence in the case of obstruction to investigation or obstruction of justice in the death of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat or Brigadier J.

Head of the Public Relations and Protocol Section of the Directorate General of Pas Edward Eka Saputra said Hendra Kurniawan, Ferdy Sambo's former subordinate, was declared conditional on July 2, 2024.

"The person concerned has received Conditional Release (PB) on July 2, 2024," said Edward Eka when confirmed, Monday, August 5.

Even though he has been released, Hendra Kurniawan must undergo a period of guidance until July 8, 2026. At that stage, the former Karo Paminal will be supervised by the South Jakarta Class I Fathers.

"(Hendra Kurniawan) will continue his guidance under the supervision of the South Jakarta Class I Fathers until July 8, 2026," said Edward.

Hendra Kurniawan was previously found guilty by the Panel of Judges at the South Jakarta District Court. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

The decision was read by the Chief Judge, Ahmad Suhel in a trial held on Monday, February 27, 2023.

"Therefore, the defendant is sentenced to 3 years in prison and a fine of Rp. 20 million, provided that if the fine is not paid, it will be replaced with imprisonment for 3 months in prison," said Judge Ahmad Suhel.

In that decision, Hendra Kurniawan was declared legally and convincingly proven to have damaged CCTV which resulted in disruption of the investigation into the premeditated murder case of Brigadier J.

"The trial stated that the defendant Hendra Kurniawan was legally and convincingly proven to have committed a criminal act intentionally and against the law in any way to damage the electronic system that was carried out together," he said.

In that decision, Hendra Kurniawan was proven in Article 49 in conjunction with Article 33 of Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) to 1 of the Criminal Code.