Thu, 06 May 2004

Receiver reports Prudential lawyer

JAKARTA: Court appointed receiver Yuhelson filed a complaint with the Jakarta Police for defamation against PT Prudential Life Assurance lawyer Ricardo Simanjuntak on Wednesday.

The receiver reported Ricardo over the latter's remark in the media in the past week that Yuhelson was not a legitimate receiver and might not have the relevant experience, therefore he was not competent enough to safeguard the assets of the company, which was declared bankrupt by the commercial court last month.

"We refute the allegation, and we have reported him to the Jakarta Police," Yuhelson said in a release. -- JP