JAKARTA – Attorney General ST Burhanuddin has not yet wanted to speculate on the possibility of the death penalty for the suspects in the alleged corruption case involving the management of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina Subholding and the Contract of Work Contractors (KKKS) for the period 2018-2023.
Burhanuddin emphasized that the decision regarding the punishment depends on the ongoing investigation results.
“We will see the results after this investigation is completed, we will look into it first,” said Burhanuddin at the Attorney General’s Office, Jakarta, Thursday, March 6.
This statement responds to questions regarding the possibility of the death penalty, considering that this case occurred from 2018 to 2023, overlapping with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Based on Article 2 Paragraph (2) of the Corruption Eradication Law (UU Tipikor), the death penalty can be imposed on perpetrators of corruption if the crime is committed during a state of emergency, a national natural disaster, as a repeat of a corruption crime, or during an economic and monetary crisis.
Burhanuddin mentioned that the factor of the Covid-19 pandemic will be taken into consideration in the investigation process.
“Are there any aggravating factors in the Covid situation, he (the suspect) committed the act, and of course, the legal consequences will be more severe,” said Burhanuddin.
“Even in such conditions, it could lead to the death penalty.” “But we will first see the results of this investigation,” he added.
Nine Suspects and State Losses of Rp 193.7 Trillion
The Attorney General’s Office has named nine suspects in this case, six of whom are high-ranking officials from Pertamina’s subsidiaries or subholdings:
- Riva Siahaan – President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga
- Yoki Firnandi – President Director of PT Pertamina International Shipping
- Sani Dinar Saifuddin – Director of Feedstock and Product Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional
- Agus Purwono – VP Feedstock Management PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional
- Maya Kusmaya – Director of Central and Commercial Marketing at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga
- Edward Corne – VP Trading Operation PT Pertamina Patra Niaga
In addition, three other suspects are from the private sector or brokers: - Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza – Beneficial Owner of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa
- Dimas Werhaspati – Commissioner of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa and Commissioner of PT Jenggala Maritim
- Gading Ramadhan Joedo – Commissioner of PT Jenggala Maritim and President Director of PT Orbit Terminal Merak
This alleged corruption is estimated to cause state losses amounting to Rp 193.7 trillion. The suspects are charged under Article 2 paragraph (1) or Article 3 in conjunction with Article 18 of the Republic of Indonesia Law No. 31 of 1999, which has been amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) point 1 of the Criminal Code.
The investigation is still ongoing to determine the form of punishment that will be imposed on the suspects.
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