10 Tax Mafia Personnel in Indonesia, Gayus Tambunan the Most Phenomenal Case

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "What is a Contract Marriage and How its Legality According to Islam?", "10 Mega-Corruption Cases with the Largest Losses in Indonesia", you may read also "Recognizing Gratification According to the Corruption Crime Act" and on this occasion we will discuss about '10 Tax Mafia Personnel in Indonesia, Gayus Tambunan the Most Phenomenal Case'.

Like a parasite that eats away from within, corrupt practices often involve unscrupulous tax officials at the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) of the Ministry of Finance. This tax mafia seems not to have disappeared. When these institutions are aggressively increasing tax revenues and socializing the importance of the role of tax money in development, these elements actually tarnish it. State losses that arise are also quite large. Many officials within DGT have been caught in red-handed operations (OTT) due to allegations of bribery and corruption. It's an irony, they still accept bribes even though they already receive high salaries. Civil servants at the Directorate General of Taxes or tax officials are known to receive the highest allowances compared to other government agencies throughout Indonesia. The following is a list of 10 Indonesian tax mafia members:[1]

1. Denok Taviperiana, the name Denok Taviperiana shocked the public in 2013 because of the alleged ownership of a fat account. He was arrested by Bareskrim (Criminal Investigation Agency) Indonesia Police at his luxury home on Jalan Rawamangun III Number 15, the PJKAI (Indonesian Railway Bureau Company) Complex, Rawamangun, East Jakarta. The arrest was related to a corruption case which cost tens of billions of rupiah in state finances. The case started with a bribery case to smooth tax refunds of IDR 21 billion. Because he was also involved in a money laundering case, houses and cars owned by tax civil servant Denok Taviperiana were also confiscated, one of which was a villa in Cipanas.
2. Gayus Tambunan, the most phenomenal case of bribery of tax officials was carried out by Gayus Tambunan. Gayus Tambunan was punished for a case that was carried out in layers. From manipulating taxes, bribing judges, bribing correctional officers to making fake passports. While in jail, he was also known to have traveled to Macau and Singapore. This tax official who graduated from STAN (State Accounting College) was also caught watching a tennis match in Bali. Gayus Tambunan, who was free to go in and out of prison by bribing the warden, at the same time exposed how dilapidated law enforcement in Indonesia was. Gayus was sentenced to 7 years in prison for bribing investigators, judges and tax manipulation. This decision was then aggravated by the Supreme Court to 12 years in prison. In the tax manipulation case of PT. Megah Citra Raya, Gayus was sentenced to 8 years in prison. Forging passports, Gayus Tambunan was sentenced to 2 years in prison. For money laundering and bribery cases while in prison, Gayus was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
3. Tommy Hindratno, former tax civil servant from echelon IV, was also implicated in a bribery case. He was legally and convincingly proven to have received IDR 280 million in cash, related to the processing of claims for PT. Bhakti Investama's tax refund of IDR 3.4 billion. Tommy Hindratno Tomy has received money from a businessman at a Padang restaurant in Tebet Jakarta, in return or a fee for providing data or information related to PT. BI's tax overpayment claim.
4. Totok Hendriyatno, Totok Hendriyatno's name is also included in the list of tax officials with fat accounts released by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK). The case was actually the same with other tax civil servants, namely Denok Tapiviera regarding gratuities for manipulating tax refunds from PT. Surabaya Agung Industry and Paper. In December 2012, the Tax Directorate of the Ministry of Finance officially dishonorably dismissed Totok Hendriyatno and Denok Tapiviera.
5. Handang Soekarno, he is a former investigator of the Directorate General of Taxes (PNS Tax), he was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of IDR 500 million, a subsidiary of 4 months in prison. The sentence was lighter than the demands of the KPK prosecutor, namely 15 years in prison. Handang Soekarno was found guilty of accepting IDR 1.9 billion in bribes from the Director of PT. EK Prima Ekspor Indonesia (EKP) Ramapanicker Rajamohanan Nair. Handang Soekarno accepted bribes so he could help expedite the settlement of tax problems faced by PT. EKP. Among them are returns for tax overpayments as well as tax and value added invoices.
6. Dadan Ramdani, is a tax official suspected of bribery in accepting gifts or promises related to tax audits in 2016 and 2017 at the DGT. In the period from 2017 to 2019, Dadan Ramdani as the Head of Sub-Directorate for Cooperation and Audit Support at the Directorate General of Taxes proposed a tax audit of three taxpayers. The proposal was sent to Angin Prayitno Aji, who at that time was the Director of Audit and Collection. The wind immediately agreed to Dadan's proposal. The three taxpayers examined were PT. Gunung Madu Plantations (GMP) for the 2016 tax year, PT. Bank Pan Indonesia (BPI) Tbk. which was also the 2016 tax year, and PT. Jhonlin Baratama (JB) for the 2016 and 2017 tax years. However, the process the audit on the tax calculations of the three taxpayers was not carried out according to procedures and regulations. The deviation was allegedly based on the orders and agreements of Angin and Dadan. Based on the agreement to determine the amount of tax liability for PT. GMP, PT. BPI Tbk and PT. JB, Dadan Ramdani and Angin Prayitno Aji are suspected of receiving an amount of around IDR 7.5 billion and 2 million Singapore dollars.
7. Angin Prayitno Aji, the case that ensnared the tax official, Angin Prayitno Aji, is the same case as Dadan Ramdani. Even though he already received an exorbitant salary and benefits. Angin Prayitno Aji, who is an echelon II, is entitled to a performance allowance of IDR 81,940,000 per month. In addition to tukin (performance allowance), civil servants at the Directorate General of Taxes also still receive other income such as a basic salary and various embedded allowances. Angin Prayitno Aji was appointed Director of Extensification and Assessment of DGT since January 23, 2019. His profile appeared in the profiles of high-ranking officials at the Ministry of Finance, before being deleted so that his name could no longer be found. Apart from Dadan Ramdani, other subordinates of Angin Prayitno Aji were also examined. They are Alfred Simanjuntak, Yulmanizar, and Febrian.
8. Ramli Anawar, the name of the tax official Ramli Anwar was once famous because of his viral video when he ran screaming through the streets while being chased by officers from the Bangka Balitung Regional Police. During the OTT (red-handed operation) in April 2018, Ramli was caught trying to put money extorted from tax payer victims into his car. From his hands, officers managed to confiscate IDR 50 million in IDR 50,000 denominations.
9. Pargono Pariadi, suspected of being involved in a case of alleged extortion by taxpayers and handling taxes from Asep Hendro. Pargono was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison by a panel of judges at the Jakarta Corruption Court. Pargono Riyadi was arrested by the KPK after having a transaction with a man suspected of being a bribe courier named Rukimin. He became a tax employee who was picked up by the KPK at the age of 59 or was approaching retirement. The KPK arrested Pargono and Rukimin Tjahjanto after handing over the money in the hallway at Gambir Station. Money is given in a unique way. At that time Rukimin and Pargono walked from the opposite direction. Of course, in Rukimin's hands, money was ready containing IDR 100,000 in denominations, which are estimated to be IDR 125 million. At one point, they then cross paths. The bag containing the money immediately changed hands. Without speaking, the two immediately separated. It was then that the KPK immediately arrested both of them.
10. Dhana Widyatmika, Born in Malang, East Java, the figure of Dhana Widyatmika Merthana is an employee of the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes who graduated from STAN (State Accounting College). On November 9, 2012, Dhana was sentenced to 7 years in prison by the Jakarta Tipikor Court. The sentence was increased on appeal to 10 years in early 2013. Dhana was found guilty of committing a criminal act of corruption by accepting gifts of money related to his position as an employee of the Directorate General of Taxes, committing extortion, and committing money laundering crimes. Dhana is considered proven guilty of committing the crime of extortion against PT. Kornet Trans Utama. As the head of the special team of examiners for PT. Kornet's taxpayers, Dhana and his colleague Salman Magfiron asked PT. Kornet Trans Utama to provide IDR 1 billion to help reduce PT. Kornet's underpayment of IDR 3.2 billion in taxes.

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Reference:

1. "10 Kasus Mafia Pajak di Indonesia, Gayus Paling Fenomenal", money.kompas.com., Diakses pada tanggal 5 Maret 2023, Link: https://money.kompas.com/read/2023/02/25/170507726/10-kasus-mafia-pajak-di-indonesia-gayus-paling-fenomenal

What is a Contract Marriage and How its Legality According to Islam?

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Contoh Surat Permohonan Perubahan Nama Secara Mandiri", "The Law of Contract Marriages That Often Occurs in the 'Puncak Area' of Bogor and Cianjur", "The Role of Law in Sharia Economic Development" you may read also "How To Married Indonesian Women Legally?" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'What is a contract marriage and how its legality according to Islam?'.

Legal Terminology

Contract marriage or mut'ah mariage is a marriage between a man and a woman with a certain dowry or within a certain period of time. Mut'ah marriage does not oblige the husband to provide a living, a place to live, and there is no inheritance relationship between the two.[1]

Brief History

Quoting the book Practical Fiqh II: According to the Al-Qur'an, As-Sunnah, and Opinions of the Ulama by Muhammad Bagir (2008), that mutah marriage has the goal of venting sexual desires only. In contract marriage, neither the wife nor the husband wishes to have children. Therefore, contract marriage is very detrimental to the women because it seems that they are only used as merchandise.[2]

Mut'ah marriage was once practiced during the time of Rasulullah SAW, where at that time the law was permissible because there was a war going on which prevented the companions from returning home for a long time. But after that, the Prophet then forbid mut'ah marriage until now.[3]

Law of Contract Marriage in Islam

Most of the scholars say that mut'ah marriage is not valid according to ijma. This is based on a hadith narrated by Sabrah ra that Rasulullah SAW said:

"O people, in fact, I used to allow you to do mut'ah marriage with some women. And, indeed now Allah has forbidden it until the Day of Resurrection. Therefore, whoever is still by his side, someone from them, then let him go to follow his own path (life). And do not take anything that you have given them at all." (Narrated by Muslim, Abu Dawud, and An-Nasa'i)"

In addition, it was narrated by Ali bin Abi Talib ra that Rasulullah SAW once said the prohibition of mut'ah marriage at the Khaibar incident. Likewise, during the reign of the caliph Umar bin Khattab ra, he conveyed directly in his speech about the law of mut'ah marriage being illegal.[4]

In addition, in reviewing the law of mut'ah marriage, several opinions of the following scholars can be seen:[5]

1. Madzhab Hanafi, in the book Al-Mabtush, Imam Syamsuddin Al-Sarkhasi said that, "This mut'ah marriage is invalid according to our school of thought."
2. Madzhab Maliki, Imam Ibnu Rushd in a book entitled Bidayatul Mujtahid wa Nihayah A-Muqtashid said that, "The hadiths that forbid muta'ah marriage reach the rank of mutawatir."
3. Madzhab Syafi'i, In his book Al-Umm, Imam Syafii explained that mut'ah marriage is prohibited because it is limited by time either in the short or long term.
4. Madzhab Hambali, Imam Ibn Qudamah in his book Al-Mughni says that mut'ah marriage is a vanity marriage.

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References:

1. "Apa Itu Nikah Mut'ah dan Seperti Apa Hukumnya dalam Islam", www.detik.com., Cicin Yulianti, Diakses pada tanggal 26 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.detik.com/hikmah/khazanah/d-6457982/apa-itu-nikah-mutah-dan-seperti-apa-hukumnya-dalam-islam

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.

Contoh Surat Permohonan Perubahan Nama Secara Mandiri

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Pada kesempatan yang lalu platform www.hukumindo.com telah membahas mengenai "Totally Weird Case, Police Officer Steals a Police Motorbike at the Police Station", "Contoh Surat Permohonan Perubahan Dalam Akta Kelahiran Secara Mandiri", "Contoh Surat Permohonan Perwalian Dan Ijin Jual" dan "Contoh Surat Permohonan Pengangkatan Anak Pada Pengadilan Agama", pada kesempatan ini akan dibahas mengenai 'Contoh Surat Permohonan Perubahan Nama Secara Mandiri'. Perhatikan contoh berikut ini:[1]

Palopo, 23 Januari 2022

Perihal: Permohonan Perubahan Nama

Yth.: Ketua Pengadilan Negeri Palopo

Di, 

      tempat.

Dengan hormat,

Saya yang bertanda tangan di bawah ini:

Simon Lande : Usia 45 tahun, lahir 6 Agustus 1977 di Palopo, Agama: Kristen Protestan, Pekerjaan Pegawai negeri Sipil, Alamat: Langkiddi, Kelurahan Langkiddi, Kecamatan Bajo, Kabupaten Luwu.

Selanjutanya disebut sebagai "Pemohon".

Dengan ini mengajukan Permohonan Perubahan Nama kepada Ketua Pengadilan Negeri Palopo dengan alasan-alasan sebagai berikut:

1. Bahwa, Pemohon adalah seorang Warga Negara indonesia yang berdomisili di Langkiddi, Kelurahan Langkiddi, Kecamatan Bajo, Kabupaten Luwu;
2. Bahwa, Pemohon lahir di Palopo, pada Tanggal 13 Februari 1973;
3. Bahwa, nama Pemohon dalam Pasport tertulis Simon Lande;
4. Bahwa, Pemohon telah memiliki Akta Kelahiran, Kartu Tanda Penduduk, Kartu Keluarga, dimana nama Pemohon yang Tertulis dalam Akta Kelahiran, Kartu Tanda Penduduk, Kartu Keluarga tersebut adalah Simon Lande. Sementara di dalam aplikasi pelayanan Permohonan Dokumen perjalanan Republik Indonesia yang ada dikantor Imigrasi Bernama Simon Rande;
5. Bahwa, nama Pemohon dalam Pasport tertulis Simon Lande dengan yang Tertulis dalam Akta Kelahiran, KTP, KK, adalah orang yang sama dengan Simon Rande;
6. Bahwa, demi keseragaman Identitas/nama Pemohon, Baik dalam Pasport, Surat Keterangan Lahir, Kartu Tanda Penduduk, Kartu Keluarga, serta suratsurat lainnya dapat diseragamkan dengan nama Pemohon yaitu: Simon Lande;
7. Bahwa, dengan adanya perubahan nama dalam aplikasi pelayanan Permohonan Dokumen Perjalanan Republik Indonesia, Pemohon menghendaki agar nama dalam Aplikasi Pelayanan Dokumen Perjalan Republik Indonesia, diubah menjadi Simon Lande, yang semula tertulis Simon Rande, dan untuk diperlukan Penetapan di Pengadilan Negeri;
8. Bahwa, Pemohon bermaksud untuk mengurus beberapa surat-surat dan Dokumen lain yang ada Hubungannya dengan nama Pemohon Sesuai Surat Keterangan Lahir, Kartu Tanda Penduduk dan Kartu keluarga;

Berdasarkan alasan-alasan dan bahan kelengkapan tersebut di atas, maka Pemohon memohon agar kiranya Bapak Ketua Pengadilan Negeri Palopo/Hakim yang memeriksa permohonan ini dapat memberikan penetapan sebagai berikut:

1. Mengabulkan permohonan Pemohon untuk seluruhnya;
2. Menyatakan bahwa nama Simon Rande, yang tertulis dan terbaca dalam Aplikasi Pelayanan Permohonan Dokumen Perjalanan Republik Indonesia berubah menjadi Simon Lande, sebagaimana yang tertulis dan terbaca dalam Paspor, Ijasah, KK, KTP, dan Sertifikat Pelaut: lahir di Palopo pada Tanggal, 13 Februari 1973;
3. Biaya permohonan ini menjadi beban Pemohon;
4. Ex aequo et bono.

Demikian permohonan ini diajukan dengan harapan kiranya dapat diberikan Penetapan Perubahan Nama. Terima kasih.

Hormat Pemohon,

Meterai Rp. 10.000,-

Ttd.

(Simon Lande)

____________________

Reference:

1. "Permohonan Perubahan Nama", www.pn-palopo.go.id., Diakses pada tanggal 26 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.pn-palopo.go.id/images/files/template-permohonan/permohonan-perubahan-nama-contoh.pdf

Totally Weird Case, Police Officer Steals a Police Motorbike at the Police Station

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Contoh Surat Permohonan Penetapan Akta Kematian Secara Mandiri", "The Case of Fake Doctors in Indonesian Soccer", "Another Unique Case, Judge Marrying Divorce Plaintiff Becomes Second Wife", you may read also "These are 4 Legal Cases that Have Befallen the Elderly in Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Totally Weird Case, Police Officer Steals a Police Motorbike at the Police Station'.

Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) RS, a member of the Central Lampung Police has been named a suspect in the motorbike theft case. He allegedly stole a motorbike belonging to a fellow Policeman, Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) Aldi Rahmanda Putra, who was parked at the Central Lampung Police Headquarters, on Tuesday (7/2/2023).[1]

The incident began when Aldi, who was about to picket at the Central Lampung Police Headquarters, parked his vehicle in the barracks. After carrying out picket duties, Aldi found that his motorbike had disappeared at the parking location. "Aldi made a loss report the next day, Wednesday (8/2/2023) morning," said Central Lampung Police Chief, Adjunct Senior Commissioner of Police, Doffie Fahlevi Sanjaya.[2]

Upon receiving the report, the criminal investigators immediately launched an investigation. From the results of the CCTV inspection, Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) RS appeared to be in the vicinity of the barracks motorbike parking lot then approached Aldi's motorbike. "Because there were police officers who brought the victim's motorbike, the detectives immediately gathered all of them," said Doffie. Suspicion of Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) RS was further strengthened by Aldi's statement that the suspect knew the secret key to his motorbike. During the examination, it was proven that Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) RS had stolen Aldi's motorbike.[3]

Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) RS admitted that he did not sell Aldi's motorbike, but kept it at his house which is located in Bekri District, Central Lampung, Lampung Province. He also admitted that he did not plan to sell the motorbike because he wanted to use it for his personal vehicle. According to Bripda (Police Brigadier Two) RS, he was targeting the victim's motorbike, which was still new, because he was tempted to have it.[4] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us then, feel free in 24 hour, we will be happy to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Kronologi Polisi Curi Motor Polisi di Markas Polisi Lampung Tengah, Baru Tujuh Bulan Bertugas", medan.kompas.com., Diakses pada tanggal 26 Februari 2023, Link: https://medan.kompas.com/read/2023/02/18/201454478/kronologi-polisi-curi-motor-polisi-di-markas-polisi-lampung-tengah-baru-tujuh

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

Contoh Surat Permohonan Penetapan Akta Kematian Secara Mandiri

 

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Pada kesempatan yang lalu platform www.hukumindo.com telah membahas mengenai "What is a Justice Collaborator, Terms and Rights?", "Contoh Surat Permohonan Perubahan Dalam Akta Kelahiran Secara Mandiri", "Contoh Surat Permohonan Perwalian Dan Ijin Jual" dan "Contoh Surat Permohonan Pengangkatan Anak Pada Pengadilan Agama", pada kesempatan ini akan dibahas mengenai 'Contoh Surat Permohonan Penetapan Kematian Secara Mandiri'. Pada kesempatan sebelumnya terkait perihal yang sama juga telah pernah dibahas dengan judul: "Contoh Permohonan Penetapan Akta Kematian", sehingga artikel ini merupakan artikel sejenis yang kedua. Perhatikan contoh di bawah ini:[1]

Muntok, ....  ......... 20...

Kepada Yth :

Ketua Pengadilan Negeri Mentok

di-

     ..........

Perihal : Permohonan Akta Kematian

Saya yang bertanda tangan dibawah ini :

Nama : A N U, Umur :......, Tempat dan Tanggal Lahir : di....... tanggal ......, Jenis Kelamin : .....,  Kewarganegaraan : ......, Agama : ......, Pekerjaan : ....., Alamat : ..............;

Untuk selanjutnya disebut sebagai "Pemohon". 

Bersama ini mengajukan permohonan kepada Bapak Ketua Pengadilan Negeri Mentok guna mendapatkan penetapan Hakim tentang bukti kematian untuk orangtua Pemohon dengan alasan- alasan sebagai berikut :

1. Bahwa, orangtua Pemohon bernama B O T A K dan A N I yang telah melangsungkan perkawinan pada tanggal ..... sesuai dengan Kutipan Akta Perkawinan Nomor ....... tanggal ......;
2. Bahwa, dari perkawinan tersebut orangtua Pemohon telah memilik 2 (dua) orang anak yaitu A N U, Umur .... Jenis Kelamin ....., Lahir di.... tanggal ..... dan B O N I, Umur .... Jenis Kelamin ....., Lahir di.... tanggal .....;
3. Bahwa, orangtua Pemohon tersebut berkewarganegaraan Indonesia;
4. Bahwa, Orangtua Pemohon yaitu BOTAK (Bapak Kandung Pemohon) telah meninggal dunia pada tanggal .........., di...... dikarenakan sakit dandikebumikan di .......;
5. Bahwa, oleh karena kelalaian pihak keluarga tentang kematian orangtua Pemohon tersebut hingga saat ini tidak pernah didaftarkan pada KantorCatatan Sipil, sehingga almarhum B O T A K belum dibuatkan Akte Kematian;
6. Bahwa, Pemohon dan pihak keluarga sangat memerlukan bukti kematian atas nama almarhum B O T A K untuk berbagai keperluan yang diharuskan menunjukkan akte kematian tersebut;
7. Bahwa, untuk mendapatkan bukti kematian tersebut karena terlambat melaporkan ke Kantor Catatan Sipil, maka terlebih dahulu harus ada Penetapan dari Hakim Pengadilan Negeri Mentok;

Berdasarkan alasan- alasan tersebut diatas, pemohon mohon kepada Bapak Ketua Pengadilan Negeri Mentok kiranya berkenan memanggil pemohon dan saksi saksi guna didengar keterangannya dipersidangan yang selanjutnya dapat memberikan penetapan sebagai berikut:

1. Mengabulkan permohonan Pemohon tersebut;
2. Menetapkan bahwa di ...... Kabupaten ..... pada Tanggal ....... telah meninggal dunia seorang laki-laki bernama : B O T A K karena sakit dan dikebumikan di ........;
3. Memerintahkan kepada Pegawai Kantor Catatan Sipil Kabupaten ...... di ...... untuk mencatat tentang kematian tersebut dalam Buku Register catatan Sipil yang berlaku bagi Warganegara Indonesia dan sekaligus dapat menerbikan akte kematian atas nama B O T A K tersebut;
4. Membebankan biaya perkara kepada Pemohon;
5. Ex aequo et bono;

Demikianlah permohonan ini dibuat. Dan atas perhatian Bapak dan terkabulnya permohonan ini diucapkan terima kasih.

Hormat Pemohon,

Materai Rp. 10.000,-

Ttd. 

(A N U)

____________________

Reference:

1. "Persyaratan Mengajukan Permohonan Akta Kematian di Pengadilan Negeri Mentok", www.pn-mentok.go.id., Diakses pada tanggal 25 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.pn-mentok.go.id/21-pelayanan-terpadu/21-contoh-surat-permohonan-akta-kematian-pada-pengadilan-negeri-mentok.html

What is a Justice Collaborator, Terms and Rights?

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Contoh Surat Permohonan Perwalian Secara Mandiri", "Contoh Surat Pernyataan Justice Collaborator", "Halimun Mountain Management Admits Illegal Mining Has Been Exist for a Long Time", "Pig Butchering Fraud Targets Android and iPhone Users", "Unique Case, Accounts of Bird Sellers in Madura Blocked by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)" you may read also "The New Criminal Code Has Been Passed As Law, Will Be Effective 3 Years Later" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'What is a Justice Collaborator, Terms and Rights?'.

The term 'justice collaborator' has been widely discussed in the murder case of Brigadier J or Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat. In this case, Bharada Richard Eliezer or Bharada E submitted his application as a 'justice collaborator' to the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). Elizer's request for justice collaborator status was granted by the judge at the sentencing hearing of the case. This affected Eliezer's sentence to be lighter, namely 1 year and 6 months. He was initially charged to 12 years in prison.[1]

Legal Terminology of Justice Collaborator

What is a justice collaborator? Based on the book 'Whistleblower Legal Protection & Justice Collaboration Organized Crime' by Lilik Mulyadi, justice collaborators are also known as witnesses to perpetrators who work together. A justice collaborator is one of the perpetrators of a certain crime who admits to the crime he committed, is not the main actor in the crime, and provides information as a witness in the judicial process. Justice collaborator status is given to one of the perpetrators who wants to testify in court for the crime he has committed. However, he is not the main actor.[2]

Terms of Justice Collaborators

Quoting from the Supreme Court Circular Letter (SEMA) No. 4 of 2011, a criminal who wishes to submit himself as a 'justice collaborator' must meet the following requirements:[3]

• The criminal acts uncovered by the justice collaborator are serious crimes, such as corruption, terrorism, narcotics, money laundering, trafficking in persons, and other organized crimes that pose a threat to the stability and security of society. 
• The person is one of the perpetrators of a certain crime who admits to the crime he committed but is not the main actor in the crime. 
• The person is willing to testify as a witness in the judicial process. 
• The public prosecutor (JPU) stated that the person provided very significant information and evidence so that investigators and/or public prosecutors could reveal the crime in question effectively, reveal other actors who had a bigger role in the crime, and return assets/proceeds a crime.

Rights of a Justice Collaborator

As a witness to a perpetrator who knows and reports a crime, a justice collaborator has rights in court. These rights will both protect and benefit him when testifying before a trial judge. The following rights will be received by a justice collaborator:[4]

1. Witnesses can obtain relief from the judge in the form of being sentenced to special conditional probation and/or the lightest prison sentence among the other defendants who have been proven guilty. 
2. The judge is obliged to consider the sense of justice of the community in granting relief to the witnesses of the perpetrators. 
3. The head of the court gives the cases revealed by the witness to the perpetrator to the same assembly if possible and the trial takes precedence. 
4. Witnesses cannot be prosecuted legally, either criminally or civilly, for the testimony that they will present, are currently or have given. 
5. Witnesses who have been proven legally guilty cannot be released from criminal charges even though they will receive relief.
6. Reports from justice collaborators will take precedence even if they are reported back by the reported party. 
7. Justice collaborators are entitled to a form of personal, family and property security protection for the cases they report. 
8. The treatment witness has the right to receive special treatment in the form of prison separation from other perpetrators, filing cases separately, delaying prosecution and legal proceedings against him, and giving witnesses at trial without showing their identity. 
9. Prisoners who become justice collaborators are entitled to additional remissions and the rights of other convicts in accordance with applicable regulations.

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References:

1. "Apa Itu Justice Collaborator, Syarat, dan Hak-haknya?", www.kompas.com., Diakses pada tanggal 28 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2023/02/18/180000265/apa-itu-justice-collaborator-syarat-dan-hak-haknya-?page=all

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.