"The Case Of Yosua's Designable Murder, Ferdy Sambo, Insults The Police's Image," Said The Prosecutor

The South Jakarta District Court (Photo of Irfan Meidianto-VOI)

JAKARTA - There is not a single mitigating thing behind the demand for life imprisonment for the former Head of Propam Division, Ferdy Sambo, in the alleged murder case of Yosua alias Brigadier J.

Instead, there were a row of aggravating things that were revealed by the prosecutor. There were at least six points read by the prosecutor in the trial of Ferdy Sambo's demands.

First, Ferdy Sambo's actions resulted in the loss of Brigadier J's life and deep sorrow for his family.

Then, Ferdy Sambo was convoluted and did not admit his actions in giving statements at trial. Ferdy Sambo's actions caused unrest and chaos in the community.

Then, Ferdy Sambo's actions are deemed inappropriate in his position as a law enforcement officer and high-ranking police officer.

"The defendant's actions have tarnished the police institution in the eyes of the Indonesian people and the international community and the actions of the defendants have caused many other members of the National Police to be involved," said the prosecutor at the South Jakarta District Court, Tuesday, January 17.

Ferdy Sambo was sentenced to life imprisonment in the alleged premeditated murder case of Yosua alias Brigadier J. Prosecutors also assessed that his actions had been legally and convincingly proven to have violated Article 340 of the Criminal Code.

"The defendant Ferdy Sambo has been sentenced to life imprisonment," said the prosecutor.

In this case, Ferdy Sambo is said to have planned the murder of Brigadier J. Planning was carried out on the third floor of Saguling's house, Duren Tiga, South Jakarta.

The shooting of Brigadier J was carried out in the living room of the official residence of the Police Complex, Duren Tiga, South Jakarta, on July 8.

The reason behind the shooting planning was because of the story about the harassment by Brigadier J against his wife, Putri Candrawathi.