Juliari Batubara's Trial Becomes The Entrance For The KPK To Look For Other Suspects In The Bansos Bribery Case

Former Social Minister Juliari Peter Batubara (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the trial of the social assistance bribery case with the accused former Minister of Social Affairs Juliari Batubara was the door to investigate the involvement of other parties. Moreover, in the trial a number of facts have been revealed.

"The various facts that emerged during the trial process for the defendant Juliari Peter Batubara et al. can be used as an initial door to reopen the parties suspected of being involved," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri to reporters, Thursday, August 5. .

The KPK, he continued, also continues to investigate the bribery case. Including, asking for information from parties who are suspected of knowing the rasuah practices carried out by the former PDI-P politician while leading the Ministry of Social Affairs

Even so, Ali still asked the public to follow the trial process with the agenda of reading the verdict. "And hope that in the decision the panel of judges will consider (the demands, ed) so that it will strengthen the facts so that they can be explored further," 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.