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Harvey Moeis‘ 6.5-Year Sentence in Corruption Case Challenged by Prosecutors

Prosecutors have filed an appeal against the 6.5-year jail sentence given to Harvey Moeis in a corruption case involving the illegal mining of tin. The prosecution argues that the sentence is too lenient.

Directly responsible for the prosecution of corruption and economic crime cases in the Corruption Crime Eradication Commission (KPK), Sutikno, stated that along with Harvey, the prosecution has also appealed against the sentences of four other defendants: Suwito Gunawan, Robert Indiarto, Reza Andriansyah, and Suparta. All five are involved in a corruption case regarding illegal tin mining in the concessions of PT Timah Tbk between 2015 and 2022.

Sutikno explained that the reason for the appeal is that the sentences given to the five defendants are too lenient, creating a disparity in justice. He believes that the court has not fully considered the impact of the defendants’ actions on the people of Bangka Belitung.

"The court appears to have only considered the role of each defendant, but has not fully considered or has not considered at all, the impact they have had on the people of Bangka Belitung," Sutikno told reporters on Friday (27/12/2024).

Harvey Moeis Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison

Previously, Harvey Moeis was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison. Harvey was found guilty of corruption in the management of a joint venture in the tin commodity, causing state losses of Rp300 trillion.

The head judge, Eko Aryanto, stated that Harvey was guilty of committing corruption together with others and money laundering.

"The defendant, Harvey Moeis, has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of committing corruption together with others and money laundering," said the judge at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court, Jl. Bungur Raya, Jakarta, on Monday (23/12/2024).

The judge also ordered Harvey to pay a fine of Rp1 billion, which if not paid, would result in an additional 6 months’ imprisonment.

Harvey’s Sentence: Half of Prosecutors’ Demand

The judge did not agree with the prosecution’s demand for a 12-year prison sentence. The judge sentenced Harvey Moeis to half of what the prosecution demanded.

The judge considered Harvey’s role in the case, stating that Harvey only helped his friend, Suparta, the CEO of PT RBT, in the cooperative agreement with PT Timah. Therefore, the judge ruled that Harvey was not the decision-maker in the cooperative agreement between PT Timah Tbk and PT RBT, nor did he have knowledge of the financial aspects.

"The defendant has stated that he only intended to help his friend, Suparta. Because the defendant has experience managing a coal mining business in Kalimantan," said the judge, Eko.

The judge stated that Harvey was only a representative of PT RBT and did not play a significant role in the cooperative agreement with PT Timah. The judge also noted that both PT Timah and PT RBT were not involved in illegal mining.

Prosecutors Push for Tougher Sentences

Despite the judge’s explanation, the prosecution maintains that the sentences given to Harvey and the other defendants are still too lenient. They argue that the sentences do not reflect the severity of the crimes committed by the defendants.

"The sentences given to the defendants are still too lenient. The court has not considered the impacts of the defendants’ actions on society," said a source from the prosecution team, who wished to remain anonymous.

The prosecution is now preparing for the appeal process, hoping to obtain tougher sentences for the defendants. The appeal hearing is scheduled to take place in early 2025.

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