PRIME NEWS POST
The former Head of the Parsoburan Inpatient Health Center was sentenced to 1 year in prison for corruption related to Health Operational Assistance Funds (BOK) and National Health Insurance (JKN) capitation funds in 2024. The verdict was read by the Chief Judge Deni Syahputra in a corruption court session at the Medan Corruption Court.
*The Verdict*
The judge stated that the defendant, a civil servant, was proven guilty of committing corruption as stipulated in Article 3 in conjunction with Article 18 (1) of Law No. 31/1999 on Corruption Eradication, as amended by Law No. 20/2001.
*Reaction from KMMB*
The Chairman of the Student and Community Coalition (KMMB) of North Sumatra, Sutoyo, criticized the verdict, saying it was too lenient and did not reflect justice. He emphasized that corruption has a direct impact on public services and development growth.
*Details of the Corruption*
The defendant was found to have embezzled funds from the BOK and JKN capitation funds, using them for personal gain. The investigation revealed that the defendant had instructed a supplier to open a bank account in her name to facilitate the disbursement of funds.
*Demand for Dismissal and Detention*
Sutoyo demanded that the government temporarily dismiss the defendant from their civil servant position to facilitate the legal process. He also called for the defendant to be detained, citing concerns about the defendant’s influence and potential interference in the investigation.
*Lighter Sentence than Prosecution’s Demand*
The verdict was lighter than the prosecution’s demand, which was 14 months in prison and a fine of IDR 100 million. The difference between the demand and the verdict sparked strong reactions from KMMB and the public.
*KMMB to Hold Protest*
Sutoyo announced that KMMB would hold a protest to demand that the High Court oversee the handling of the case and ensure that the trial is conducted transparently and without interference. He also highlighted allegations of interference by a court official in the case.
