KPK Argues About Not Prosecuting Juliari For Life: Talking About The Facts And Conditions Of Society's Mysticism

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has argued against the prosecutor's claim to Juliari Peter Batubara who was only 11 years in prison in the corruption case in the procurement of COVID-19 social assistance (bansos) at the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos).

Acting spokesman for the KPK for prosecution, Ali Fikri, said the demands given were in accordance with the results of the investigation and the facts found.

"We make sure that the application of the TPK article to all KPK arrests is related to bribery. This is fundamental to the results of the investigation," said Ali in his statement, Friday, July 30.

"As we all understand, OTT is a product of a closed investigation. It is not the result of case building through an open investigation, by summoning relevant parties for questioning and clarification by the investigative team," he continued.

Although, along with the development carried out, Article 2 or 3 of the Law on the Eradication of Corruption Crimes can be used. Where, the article regulates corruption in certain circumstances, the death penalty can be imposed.

Moreover, the Chairman of the KPK Firli Bahuri once said that Juliari Batubara could face the death penalty. This threat can be given in accordance with Law Number 31 of 1999 Article 2 which states that acts of corruption committed under certain circumstances can result in the death penalty being imposed.

"For the KPK, prosecution of a case must be based on facts, analysis, and legal considerations. Because law enforcement must be carried out in the right way according to the law," he said.

On the other hand, Ali said he understood the mood of the people who were angry because Juliari's corruption was related to social rights. For this reason, the public is asked not to have many opinions regarding law enforcement by the KPK.

"We hope that this will not become a reason for opinion that is counterproductive in law enforcement efforts. Because of course we must obey and obey legal norms in efforts to eradicate corruption," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK prosecutor demanded Juliari Peter Batubara to 11 years in prison in the alleged bribery case for the procurement of social assistance (bansos) COVID-19. In addition, he was also charged with a fine of Rp. 500 million, subsidiary to 2 years in prison.

In addition, Juliari was also required to pay compensation to the state amounting to Rp. 14.5 billion as an additional penalty. In fact, if they cannot pay, their assets will be auctioned to pay the replacement money.

If the proceeds from the auction of his assets are insufficient, he could be sentenced to an additional two years' imprisonment. Furthermore, the former PDI-P politician was also sentenced to an additional sentence of revocation of the right to be elected in public office for 4 years after the defendant finished serving his main sentence.