Tue, 09 Apr 2002

Robbers sentenced to 13 years

BOGOR: Three defendants in the Rp 1.8 billion (US$180,000) robbery of PT Great River Garment in Cibinong, Bogor, were given sentences of three years to 13 years in jail on Monday.

Yustinus Lelatobur, 40, was sentenced to 13 years. Beni, alias Deden Sunarya, 35, was sentenced also to 13 years while Adi Setio Sukamto was sentenced to three years.

The three defendants were found guilty of robbery on Jl. Raya Bogor Simpang Pomad, Kedunghalang Ciluar subdistrict, Bogor regency, on Aug. 31, 2001.

A police officer, Brig. Sudiran, and a security officer, Edi Supriatna, were shot dead during the robbery. -- JP