JAKARTA, LEGAL LITERACY - Former 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla (JK), attended the Jakarta Corruption Court on Thursday (May 16, 2024) to testify as a mitigating witness for the defendant Karen Agustiawan. Karen was charged with alleged corruption at PT Pertamina (Persero) for the period 2009-2014.
JK's presence at the trial attracted the attention of many parties, considering his role as Vice President during the period the corruption case took place. In his testimony, JK explained the national energy security policy, particularly related to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which became one of the important points in the indictment against Karen.
JK stated that the policy regarding LNG was taken based on careful consideration and in accordance with the national energy conditions at that time. He also emphasized that there was no intervention from any party in the policy-making process.
Karen's legal advisor, Luhut Pangaribuan, hopes that JK's testimony can help reduce his client's sentence. According to him, JK has adequate knowledge and experience related to national energy policy, so his testimony can provide a clearer picture to the panel of judges.
The trial of Karen Agustiawan's corruption case is still ongoing. The judge will consider all the evidence and testimony that has been given before handing down a verdict.
Here are some important points from JK's testimony:
- JK explained the national energy security policy, particularly related to LNG.
- He emphasized that the policy was taken based on careful consideration and in accordance with the national energy conditions at that time.
- JK also stated that there was no intervention from any party in the policy-making process.
JK's presence as a mitigating witness became an important moment in the trial of Karen Agustiawan's corruption case. The final decision of the panel of judges will greatly depend on all the evidence and testimony that has been given during the trial.
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