Court acquits singer Deddy

SURABAYA: The Surabaya District Court has exonerated local singer Deddy Dores of fraud charges involving Rp 16.3 million (US$7,900).

Deddy, 43, was accused by Djawara, the plaintiff, of deceit, Antara reported.

The performer allegedly promised Djawara's son he would help him to become a singer.

The prosecutor said Deddy asked for Rp 16.3 million to record the voice of Djawara's son. The defendant was said to have received the money in April 1990. He reportedly never made the recording.

Djawara said he would appeal against the court ruling.

It was the second legal battle between Deddy and Djawara.

Last year the Surabaya District Court sentenced Deddy to six months in jail for cheating Djawara out of Rp 21 million. The court of appeal, however, favored Deddy and freed him of any charges. (sim)