Putri Candrawathi Serves 20-Year Sentence, Prison Activities Draw Public Attention
Putri Candrawathi’s name is once again in the spotlight following widespread discussion of her son Tribrata Putra’s graduation from the 2026 Police Academy (Akpol). It is not only Ferdy Sambo’s figure that draws attention; Putri Candrawathi’s life while serving her sentence behind bars has also aroused public curiosity.
Many have wondered what Putri Candrawathi’s daily life is like inside the correctional facility. Despite serving her sentence, the wife of the former Head of the National Police’s Professional Standards Division is said to remain active in various rehabilitation activities and to maintain communication with her family.
For the record, Putri Candrawathi was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of the premeditated murder of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat, also known as Brigadier J. The verdict was handed down by the panel of judges at the South Jakarta District Court and became final after the legal process continued through to the cassation stage.
During her time in prison, several of Putri Candrawathi’s activities have recently drawn public attention.
- Writing letters to her children
One of the most discussed matters is Putri Candrawathi’s habit of sending letters to her children. She does this to maintain emotional bonds with her family despite having to serve her sentence in prison.
From birthday greetings to major celebrations and her children’s graduations, she never fails to reach out. In a number of circulating posts, Putri is described as continually striving to provide moral support to her four children so they remain strong in facing the pressure arising from the case that has afflicted their family.
- Helping restore her children’s spirits from behind bars
Posts circulating on social media also show stories of Putri’s concern for her children’s psychological condition. It is said that after the case came to light, her children experienced considerable mental strain as a result of public scrutiny.
The narrative shared states that Putri has sought to rebuild their spirits through intense communication. One message even says that, as a mother, her deepest wound is not the sentence she received, but seeing her children in a devastated state.
Another post describes how Putri continues to instil in her children the belief that they must not give up and should regard education as the path to rising again.