Yesterday's legal news: complexity of the Andrie Yunus case to officials' LHKPN
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Various legal events yesterday (26/3) drew attention, from the Ministry of Human Rights warning of the legal complexity in the Andrie Yunus case to the Corruption Eradication Commission announcing that 67.98% of state officials have reported their assets.
Here is ANTARA’s summary of yesterday’s noteworthy legal news worth revisiting:
- Ministry of Human Rights warns of legal complexity in Andrie Yunus case
The Ministry of Human Rights has warned of potential legal complexities in handling the acid splashing case against activist Andrie Yunus, amid the involvement of civilian and military elements in the ongoing law enforcement process.
Director General of Human Rights Services and Compliance at the Ministry of Human Rights, Munafrizal Manan, stated in Jakarta on Thursday that the case has strong human rights dimensions, requiring careful handling based on human rights principles.
According to him, widespread attention from national and international human rights institutions is an important indicator that this case cannot be viewed as an ordinary criminal matter.
- Komnas HAM delves into medical-psychological impacts on acid attack victim activist
The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has delved into the medical and psychological impacts on the victim of the chemical splashing against KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, by gathering direct statements from the medical team at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Jakarta.
Coordinator of the Human Rights Enforcement Subcommission and Mediation Commissioner of Komnas HAM, Pramono Ubaid Tanthowi, said the investigation was conducted to ensure the victim’s condition from initial hospital admission to future recovery plans.
“We obtained information regarding Brother AY’s condition from the initial hospital entry to the latest treatment,” he said in Jakarta on Thursday.
- Judicial Commission announces acceptance of proposals for supreme court judges and ad hoc judges 2026
The Judicial Commission (KY) has officially announced the acceptance of candidates for supreme court judges, ad hoc human rights (HAM) judges, and ad hoc corruption offences (tipikor) judges for 2026.
The online announcement was posted on the official KY website, komisiyudisial.go.id, on Thursday.
“It has been announced on the website,” said Head of the Judge Recruitment Division of KY, Andi Muhammad Asrun.
- Police investigate alleged human trafficking by mother who sold child in Makassar
The South Sulawesi Regional Police are still investigating allegations of human trafficking offences related to a mother suspected of ruthlessly selling her child with initials MT, after being reported by her husband Anto at the South Sulawesi Police Criminal Investigation Unit in early March 2026.
“Yes, it’s true (there is a report). We cannot provide much information yet. Let us work maximally first. We do not want the alleged perpetrator to hide and flee,” said Deputy Head of Subdirectorate II of the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation for PPA and PPO at the South Sulawesi Police, Commissioner Zaki Zungkar, when confirmed by journalists in Makassar on Thursday.
So far, the team is conducting in-depth investigations into the report to gain clarity in uncovering and dismantling the alleged human trafficking syndicate network in South Sulawesi.
- Corruption Eradication Commission announces 67.98% of state officials have reported their assets
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has announced that as of 11 March 2026, 67.98% of state officials or reporting obligees have submitted their periodic State Organiser Wealth Reports (LHKPN) for the 2025 reporting year.
Nevertheless, the KPK stated that more than 96,000 out of a total of 431,468 state officials or reporting obligees have yet to submit their LHKPN.
“This achievement is hoped to increase before the set deadline, considering that LHKPN is an important instrument to promote transparency and accountability in state administration,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to journalists in Jakarta on Thursday.