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President‘s 50-Year Jail Term Proposal for Massive Corruptors: Attorney General’s Response
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In a recent turn of events, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has responded to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s suggestion to impose a 50-year jail term for high-level corruptors causing trillions in losses. The AGO expressed their support for the President’s stance while emphasizing their commitment to upholding existing anti-corruption laws.
Key Takeaways:
- President Prabowo Subianto proposed a 50-year jail term for corruptors causing trillions in losses.
- Attorney General’s Office (AGO) supports President Prabowo’s proposal but adheres to current laws.
- AGO has already filed an appeal against a 6.5-year jail term imposed on Harvey Moeis, a defendant in the Rp 300 trillion timah case.
Table of Content:
- President Prabowo’s Proposal
- AGO’s Response
- Attorney General’s Commitment to Appeal
- Expert Commentary
President Prabowo’s Proposal
President Prabowo Subianto has called for harsher penalties against high-level corruptors, suggesting a 50-year jail term for those causing trillions in state losses. The President made this proposal during a visit to the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) headquarters in Banten.
AGO’s Response
The AGO swiftly responded to President Prabowo’s proposal, expressing their support. Kapuspenkum of the AGO, Harli Siregar, stated, "We are indeed supportive of the President’s statement. We are responsive to his input."
Attorney General’s Commitment to Appeal
Harli Siregar confirmed that the AGO has already filed an appeal against the 6.5-year jail term imposed on Harvey Moeis, a key defendant in the Rp 300 trillion timah corruption case. The AGO is committed to upholding justice and preventing impunity, as soon as they receive the panel’s decision, the AGO will proceed with further legal actions.
Expert Commentary
Meanwhile, Zaenur Rohman, a researcher at the Center for Anti-Corruption Studies (Pukat), commended President Prabowo’s concerns regarding corruption in Indonesia. However, he stressed the importance of respecting the judiciary’s decisions androles within the power dynamics of the state. The recent high-profile corruption case involving Harvey Moeis and others has led to the seizure of luxury assets, including 88 branded bags, as revealed by Sandra Dewi, a public figure.
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Source: CNBC Indonesia, Detikcom
