Maryam Story, Bangkalan Resident Who Escaped the Death Penalty in KSA

  

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Maryam explained that the case began when her employer appeared in an angry state, and then committed violence against her. "Because I was insulted, cursed, and my hair was pulled. I poured hot water on my employer's right shoulder and part of his face," she said. The act was reported by Yahya's younger brother, Husen Mohammad Jabar, which then resulted in Maryam being arrested and tried in the Jeddah Court.[1]

"I did nothing wrong. I did not kill my employer. But I was sentenced to death. The Saudi Arabian court was unfair to me," she later asserted. During the legal process, Maryam admitted that she felt isolated and did not know who to turn to. The only person she could communicate with was a translator appointed by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI). "The translator from the KJRI is from Sumenep. He is the only one who could communicate with me while I was on trial in court," said Maryam.[2]

Despite living in despair, this woman admitted that she never stopped praying. "Day and night I only pray, hopefully I will be given the blessing of life, health. I still believe that I will survive, I don't know when Allah will show it." "Alhamdulillah, I am still alive until now," she continued. Through the Indonesian Consulate General, Maryam hoped to be released by paying the fine set by the court. However, the request was never fulfilled. Maryam was finally released after serving a sentence of 15 years and seven months. Maryam should have been released earlier in 2022, if she was able to pay a fine of IDR 1.6 billion. However, because she did not have the funds, she was forced to wait. Only on November 30, 2024, a Saudi Arabian citizen paid the fine, allowing Maryam to return home. "I don't know who is willing to pay the fine requested by the Government. I am grateful, may Allah reward her with manifold rewards," she said softly.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Cerita Maryam, Warga Bangkalan yang Lolos dari Hukuman Mati di Saudi", www.kompas.com., Taufiqurrahman & Glori K. Wadrianto, 4/12/2024, Diakses pada tanggal 10 Maret 2025, https://surabaya.kompas.com/read/2024/12/04/145846078/cerita-maryam-warga-bangkalan-yang-lolos-dari-hukuman-mati-di-saudi?page=1

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.