Military Prosecutor: Four Defendants in Andrie Yunus Case Carried Out Extra-legal Revenge
The military prosecutor has demanded a prison sentence of 2.5 years for each of the four TNI soldiers defendants in the acid attack case against Kontras activist Andrie Yunus. The prosecutor explained the reasoning behind the sentencing demand.
The prosecutor stated that the defendants’ actions met the elements of Article 467, paragraph 1 in conjunction with paragraph 2 of Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code (KUHP). The defendants were deemed proven to have committed premeditated assault.
“The actions of the defendants are a form of extra-legal revenge, which resulted in physical suffering for the victim and reputational damage that is very difficult to recover for the TNI institution, both nationally and internationally,” the prosecutor stated during the trial at Military Court II-08 Jakarta on Wednesday (3/6/2026).
The prosecutor also explained that the defendants’ motives were considered in the sentencing demand. The prosecutor noted that the defendants splashed acid on Andrie Yunus due to resentment, anger, or negative sentiment towards Andrie Yunus, who was perceived to have insulted and degraded the dignity of the TNI institution by interrupting a meeting regarding the revision of the TNI Law on 19 March 2025. The prosecutor also mentioned that the defendants attacked Andrie because of the anti-militarism narratives voiced by him.
The prosecutor then detailed the aggravating factors for the defendants. The prosecutor stated that the defendants’ actions contravened the Sapta Marga, the Soldier’s Oath, and the Eight Duties of the TNI.
“Aggravating factors: First, the defendants’ actions contravene the Sapta Marga, the Soldier’s Oath, and the Eight Duties of the TNI. Second, the defendants’ actions damaged the reputation of the TNI. Third, the defendants’ actions caused serious injuries to the victim,” the prosecutor explained.
The prosecutor also detailed the mitigating factors. The prosecutor stated that the defendants had no prior criminal record.
“Mitigating factors: The defendants have no prior criminal convictions. Second, the defendants were honest and straightforward during the trial. And third, the defendants regret their actions and promise not to repeat them,” the prosecutor said.
The specific sentencing demands for each defendant are as follows:
Sergeant Two Edi Sudarko: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment
First Lieutenant Budhi Hariyanto Widhi: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment
Captain Nandala Dwi Prasetyo: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment
First Lieutenant Sami Lakka: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment.
The prosecutor believes the defendants are proven guilty of violating Article 467, paragraph (1) in conjunction with paragraph (2) of Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Article 20, letter c of Law Number 1 of 2023.