Lampung Tengah Case Management Bribery Case, Azis Syamsuddin Sentenced To 3 Years And 6 Months Prison

Azis Syamsuddin (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The panel of judges at the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court found Azis Syamsuddin guilty in the bribery case in the management of the case in Central Lampung. Thus, the former deputy chairman of the DPR RI was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison and a fine of IDR 250 million subsidiary for 4 months.

"The defendant was sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years and 6 months and a fine of IDR 250 million, subsidiary for 4 months," said presiding judge Muhammad Damis during the trial, Thursday, February 17.

The decision was based on several considerations. For things that are burdensome, Azis is considered not to support the government's program in eradicating corruption.

Then, his actions have also damaged the public's image and trust in the DPR. Finally, during the trial Azis was also complicated and did not admit his actions.

As for mitigating matters, Azis was never punished. Apart from that, he also has family responsibilities.

In that decision, the judge also provided additional witnesses in the form of revocation of the right to be elected in public office.

"Imposing additional penalties against the defendant in the form of revocation of the right to be elected in public office for 4 years starting from the time the defendant has finished serving the main criminal period," said Damis.

Azis Syamsuddin has been proven guilty of giving bribes worth Rp. 3.099 billion and US$36 thousand, bringing the total to around Rp.3.619 billion to former KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju and lawyer Maskur Husain.

Azis tried to prevent himself and Aliza Gunado from being suspects by the KPK by asking for help from KPK investigators and being introduced to Stepanus Robin, who has been a KPK investigator since August 15, 2019 from the National Police.

The total bribes given by Azis Syamsuddin to Stepanus Robin Pattuju and Maskur Husain were IDR 3,099,887,000.00 and USD 36,000, respectively.