Legal Developments: From Riza Chalid's Son's Sentence to Arrest of Koko Erwin
Jakarta – Several legal proceedings and cases occurred throughout Friday 27 February. These ranged from the sentencing of Riza Chalid’s son to the arrest of narcotics trafficker Koko Erwin. The following is a summary of legal news developments.
- Riza Chalid’s Son Sentenced to 15 Years for Oil Corruption
Jakarta – Muhammad Kerry Andrianto Riza, son of suspect Riza Chalid, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment after being found guilty of corruption involving the management of crude oil and refinery products during the period 2018–2023.
Chief Judge Fajar Kusuma Aji stated that Kerry had unlawfully enriched himself by IDR 2.9 trillion in the case, thereby causing state financial losses equivalent to USD 2.73 billion and IDR 25.45 trillion.
- Situbondo District Court Issues Strict Fine for Illegal Street Racing
Situbondo – The Situbondo District Court in East Java took firm action against illegal street racing by imposing a maximum fine of IDR 3 million against perpetrators.
The District Court’s strict ruling represents a response to public concern, as illegal street racing not only disrupts public order but also poses significant safety risks to other road users.
- Former PT PIS Director Sentenced to 9 Years for Oil Corruption
Jakarta – Yoki Firnandi, Director General of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) from 2022–2024, has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for being found guilty of corruption related to crude oil and refinery product management during the period 2018–2023.
Chief Judge Fajar Kusuma Aji stated that Yoki was lawfully and convincingly proven guilty of jointly committing corruption offences in the case, thereby causing state financial losses equivalent to USD 6.03 million.
- National Police Confirm Arrest of Suspected Narcotics Kingpin Koko Erwin
Jakarta – The Narcotics Crime Directorate (Dittipidnarkoba) of the National Police Criminal Investigation Directorate (Bareskrim) confirmed it has arrested suspected narcotics kingpin Erwin, also known as Koko Erwin, who is on the wanted persons list (DPO).
For context, Erwin is a suspected narcotics kingpin wanted on suspicion of offering IDR 1 billion in bribes to former Bima City Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro.
- Koko Erwin Brought to National Police Headquarters Following Arrest in North Sumatra
Jakarta – Suspected narcotics kingpin Erwin, also known as Koko Erwin, was brought to the National Police Criminal Investigation Directorate headquarters in Jakarta following his arrest in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, on Thursday 26 February whilst attempting to cross into Malaysia.
“He is now at the Bareskrim headquarters,” said Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of the Narcotics Crime Directorate at the National Police Criminal Investigation Directorate, in Jakarta on Friday.