Ira Puspadewi, the former President Director of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, along with two other former directors, Yusuf Hadi and Muhammad Adhi Caksono, is set to be released from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detention center on Friday afternoon, November 28. This significant development follows their receipt of rehabilitation from President Prabowo Subianto, marking a pivotal moment in their legal journey.
The scene at the KPK detention center in Jakarta was abuzz with activity since Friday morning. Family members and the legal team of Ira Puspadewi were observed diligently processing the necessary documentation for her release. Security measures around the facility were noticeably tightened, with police personnel actively monitoring the premises as the final administrative steps were underway.
Confirming the unfolding events, KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the commission had received a copy of the rehabilitation decree for Ira Puspadewi on Friday morning. “This morning we received a letter from the Ministry of Law, and it is currently undergoing internal processing at the KPK. We will provide further updates as they become available. We are currently awaiting the completion of these internal procedures,” Budi Prasetyo explained from the KPK Red and White Building in Jakarta.
The KPK emphasized its commitment to meticulously complete all required stages to ensure that the decision regarding Ira Puspadewi’s release is made with utmost care and in strict adherence to legal provisions. Budi Prasetyo highlighted the administrative complexities involved, stating, “Indeed, there are administrative matters that the KPK must undertake as a follow-up to receiving this letter. We are processing it as swiftly as possible.” These administrative protocols are directly linked to the execution of the Presidential decision concerning the rehabilitation of the defendants in the alleged corruption case involving ASDP‘s board of directors, ensuring every procedure aligns with established regulations.
The granting of rehabilitation by President Prabowo Subianto to Ira Puspadewi, alongside Muhammad Yusuf Hadi and Harry Muhammad Adhi Caksono, in connection with the alleged corruption in ASDP port management, was a prior and crucial step. This decision was officially announced on Tuesday, November 25, by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, accompanied by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, underscoring the high-level nature of the action.
Rehabilitation serves to restore the good name and reputation of individuals previously convicted in the ASDP corruption case. Ira Puspadewi, for instance, had previously been sentenced to four years and six months in prison by the court. This presidential action signifies a significant legal and personal vindication for the former executives, effectively clearing their names in the eyes of the law.
Previously, all three former high-ranking officials of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry were found guilty in a corruption case related to the acquisition of PT Jembatan Nusantara. This fraudulent acquisition was deemed to have caused substantial state losses amounting to Rp 1.25 trillion. Ira Puspadewi received a sentence of 4 years and 6 months in prison, along with a fine of Rp 500 million, or an additional three months of confinement if the fine was not paid.
Similarly, Yusuf Hadi, the former Commercial and Service Director, and Harry Muhammad Adhi Caksono, the former Planning and Development Director, were each sentenced to 4 years in prison. They were also fined Rp 250 million individually, with a subsidiary sentence of three months in confinement if their fines remained unpaid. The judicial panel had confidently concluded that the trio’s involvement in the PT Jembatan Nusantara acquisition project directly led to the massive state financial detriment. This loss encompassed Rp 892 billion for the acquisition of PT JN shares and an additional Rp 380 billion for eleven affiliated PT JN vessels, bringing the total payment from ASDP to the owners and affiliates of PT JN to a staggering Rp 1.272 trillion.
The convictions were based on their proven violations of Article 2 paragraph (1) or Article 3 juncto Article 18 of the Anti-Corruption Law, further compounded by Article 55 paragraph (1) point 1 of the Criminal Code, highlighting the severity of the corporate malfeasance uncovered in the case.
Summary
Former PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry President Director Ira Puspadewi, along with two other former directors, is set to be released from KPK detention. This follows President Prabowo Subianto’s grant of rehabilitation, a decision announced earlier on November 25. The KPK has received the rehabilitation decree and is currently processing the necessary administrative steps for their release, aiming to restore their good name.
The three executives were previously convicted in a corruption case concerning the fraudulent acquisition of PT Jembatan Nusantara, which caused state losses of approximately Rp 1.25 trillion. Ira Puspadewi had been sentenced to four years and six months, while the other two received four-year prison terms. Their convictions stemmed from violations of the Anti-Corruption Law due to their involvement in the significant financial detriment to ASDP.