The panel of judges sentenced Juliari to 12 years in prison. The sentence was heavier than the 11 years demanded by the prosecutors.

Social Affairs Minister Juliari Batubara has been detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over alleged graft in a case involving the distribution of COVID-19 social aid in the Greater Jakarta area.

Anger mixed with astonishment over a corruption case at the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has yet to die down as another corruption case has emerged at the Social Affairs Ministry.