Joko Tjandra Is Sentenced 6 Months Longer Than The Prosecutor's Demand

Joko Tjandra (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Joko Tjandra was convicted in the case of gratification in the processing of a Supreme Court (MA) fatwa and bribery for the removal of a red notice. So, Joko Tjandra was sentenced to imprisonment for four years and six months.

"Therefore, the defendant will be sentenced to imprisonment for 4 years and 6 months", said chief judge Muhammad Damis during a trial at the Corruption Court, Jakarta, Monday, April 5.

In addition, the panel of judges also sentenced Joko Tjandra to a fine of IDR 100 million, a subsidiary of 6 months in prison.

The decision of the panel of judges is based on the consideration of the testimony of the witnesses and experts who have been presented. Also, several pieces of evidence were attached and tested in the trial.

With this verdict, Joko Tjandra has been deemed proven to have committed crimes of gratification and bribery. Thus, legally violating Article 5 paragraph 1 letter a and Article 15 in conjunction with Article 13 of Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph 1-1 of the Criminal Code jo Article 65 paragraphs 1 and 2 Criminal Code.

"Stating that the defendant Joko Soegiarto Tjandra was legally and convincingly proven guilty of joint corruption", said the judge.

Previously, Joko Tjandra was charged with 4 years in prison and a fine of IDR 100 million, a subsidiary of 6 months in prison. In this case, Joko Tjandra was charged with giving USD 500 thousand to prosecutor Pinangki Sirna Malasari through his brother-in-law, Herriyadi Angga Kusuma, and Andi Irfan Jaya.

The money was given as a down payment for plans to administer the law he was facing in the form of an MA fatwa through the Attorney General's Office. This is because the Pinangki prosecutor asked Joko Tjandra for USD 1 million.

The goal is from this legal effort so that Joko Tjandra can return to Indonesia. Meanwhile, in the case of removing red notice, Joko Tjandra is believed to be guilty of giving money to General Prasetijo Utomo and Inspector General Napoleon Bonaparte.

General Prasetijo was given USD 100 thousand. Meanwhile, Inspector General Napoleon was given USD 200 thousand and USD 370 thousand. The money was distributed through businessman Tommy Sumardi.