No Appeal in Pinangki Case

The public viewed the cases of Joko Tjandra and Pinangki as an opportunity to clean up the judicial mafia. The people can only take note of the fact that their expectations have not been met.

Kompas/Heru Sri Kumoro

Pinangki Sirna Malasari answers questions from the public prosecutor during his trial as a defendant at the Corruption Court, Jakarta, Wednesday (6/1/2021). Pinangki is a defendant in the gratification case.

That the prosecutor\'s office would take the stance of not filing an appeal in the case of Pinangki Sirna Malasari had been expected. The judge\'s verdict is in line with the prosecutor\'s demand.

In the trial at the lower court, state prosecutors demanded that Pinangki be sent to prison for four years. However, the judicial panel handed down a heavier sentence of 10 years in prison. The judicial panel at the court of first instance argued that Pinangki\'s actions were complicated and concealed the identity of the kingmaker in the case that conspired to obtain an acquittal for Joko S. Tjandra, the convicted corruption fugitive. The trial revealed that Pinangki was a mere actor in a case that involved many parties. However, the judicial panel at the lower court was unable to uncover more details regarding the case.