Proven Fictitious Credit Corruption, Former BKK Branch Manager In Kendal Sentenced To One Year In Prison

SEMARANG - The former head of BKK Kendal branch Weleri Muldiman was sentenced to one year in prison in the case of distributing fictitious loans to dozens of debtors from 2013 to 2014.

The verdict that was read by Chief Justice Rochmad in a trial held at the Semarang Corruption Court, was heavier than the prosecutor's demand for one year and six months in prison.

In addition to the corporal punishment, the judge also imposed a fine of Rp. 50 million and if it was not paid, it would be replaced with imprisonment for 1 month.

"Declaring that the defendant is found guilty of violating Article 3 of Law Number 31 of 1999 which has been amended and added to Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the eradication of criminal acts of corruption, as a subsidiary indictment," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, August 16.

In this corruption crime, the defendant's actions are considered to have caused state losses of Rp. 538 million.

According to the judge, the defendant approved the loan application and disbursement proposed by the 61 fictitious debtors.

In his actions, the defendant was responsible for the disbursement of a loan amounting to Rp334 million.

In his consideration, the judge stated that the defendant's actions were not in line with the government's program to eradicate corruption.

In addition, the defendant admitted his actions and regretted it.

On this decision, both the public prosecutor and the defendant expressed their thoughts.