Jakarta: Harvey Moeis’ Defense in Timah Corruption Case Lacks Substance, Claims Prosecutor
In a dramatic turn at the Jakarta Corruption Court, prosecutors struck back against the defense presented by Harvey Moeis, the main defendant in the Timah commodities corruption case. Prosecutor Silvi criticized Harvey’s plea, deeming it lacking in substance and filled with sensationalism.
Starting off, Silvi dismissed Harvey’s suggestion that he was being framed and used as a scapegoat. "The defense’s claim that the defendant and his family have been framed and are merely a pawn in this case is incorrect and baseless," Silvi stated.
Silvi lamented the lack of substance in Harvey’s defense, which he said was laden with sensationalism and illusions. "It’s unfortunate that the defendant’s plea lacks substance but is full of sensationalism and the defendant’s illusions," Silvi commented.
From the start of the trial, Silvi observed that Harvey did not show any remorse. Instead, Silvi alleged, Harvey positioned himself as a victim. "From the start to the end of the trial, there has not been any apology from the defendant for being involved in and part of the corruption crime in this case. Instead, the defendant always positions himself as a victim," Silvi explained.
Going further, Silvi argued that Harvey’s claims of philanthropy and heroism were unsupported by evidence. Harvey had claimed to donate Rp 15 billion for ICU ward construction in a public hospital, assist with a cash-strapped pregnant woman’s delivery costs, and distribute COVID equipment to the public. However, Silvi noted that none of these claims were backed by evidence.
The prosecutor concluded, "Thus, it seems that the defendant portrays himself as a hero and philanthropist, but sadly, his claims lack evidence."
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