Thomas Trikasih Lembong (Former Minister of Trade), defendant in the alleged corruption case of sugar imports.

Amnesty Recipient:
  • Hasto Kristiyanto (Secretary General of PDI Perjuangan), allegedly involved in the Harun Masiku bribery scandal. Juridical Analysis: Abuse of Prerogative Rights
  • Constitutionally, granting abolition and amnesty is indeed the prerogative right of the president. However, the use of this right in ongoing corruption cases is an abuse that injures the public sense of justice. Prerogative rights should be used for greater national interests, not to save individuals. Without a rational juridical explanation, the public has the right to suspect that this step is purely based on political considerations. Political Analysis: Alleged Amnesty Barter with PDIP Support
Apparatus Performance: Minimal Transparency and Failure of Police Reform