Akbar decision dangerous precedent

Akbar decision dangerous precedent

From Media Indonesia

The acquittal of Akbar Tandjung in his corruption case has
established a dangerous precedent, in the sense that the court
decision may serve as the reference for a future trial. In the
case involving Akbar the Supreme Court decision has thus made
legal the spending of state funds by a public official without
fulfilling proper requirements and procedures.

By virtue of this precedent, the Supreme Court has effectively
giving a green light to large-scale corruption by the same mode
of operation.

What makes me wonder is why the Supreme Court, in making the
decision, failed to mention that Akbar Tandjung had ordered State
Logistics Agency (Bulog) staff to divide the questionable Rp 40
billion into eight checks. Nor did it refer to the interest
accruing from the money for almost three years, which was held by
another defendant.

In my opinion, the Supreme Court decision in this case is the
outcome of malpractice by the judiciary.

ABDUL RACHIN
Jakarta