Rizka Given 14-Year Prison Sentence Demand in Brigadier Esco Murder Case

Public prosecutors have demanded a 14-year prison sentence for Brigadier Rizka Sintiyani in connection with the death of her husband, Brigadier Esco Faska Rely.

“Sentencing the defendant to 14 years of imprisonment, reduced by the period the defendant has spent in detention,” stated prosecutor Muthmainnah at the Mataram District Court on Tuesday (9/6/2026) evening.

In her indictment, Muthmainnah stated that Rizka was proven to have committed physical abuse against Esco, resulting in his death, under Article 44 paragraph (3) of Law No. 23 of 2004 on the Elimination of Domestic Violence, in conjunction with Article 38 of the first appendix of Law No. 1 of 2026 on Criminal Adjustment.

“Declaring the defendant, Rizka, guilty of committing physical violence within a domestic setting that resulted in the death of the victim, Esco Faska Rely, as per the first indictment of the public prosecutor,” she said.

In the sentencing demand, the prosecutor also considered aggravating and mitigating factors for the defendant.

As an aggravating factor, the prosecutor noted that the defendant is a law enforcement officer. “The defendant does not admit to her actions and has been evasive in providing testimony during the trial,” she mentioned.

As a mitigating factor, Rizka was noted to have two young children who require a mother’s presence. Additionally, the prosecutor stated, “The defendant has no prior criminal record.”

Rizka is standing trial alongside four others: Siaun, Nuraini, Paozi, and Dani Rifkan.

Brigadier Esco was found dead in a gruesome state in the backyard of his home in Nyiur Lembang, Jembatan Gantung Village, Lembar District, West Lombok, on 24 August last year.

The member of the Sekotong Police Intelligence Unit was first discovered by Saiun. At the time, Brigadier Esco’s body was in a state of decomposition, with facial damage and a rope tied around his neck under a tree.

Initially, the discovery of the body was suspected to be a suicide. However, based on the results of investigations and inquiries, the West Lombok Police subsequently named five individuals as suspects.

The first person identified as a suspect was Brigadier Esco’s wife, Briptu Rizka, followed by the four other suspects.