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Four Indonesian intelligence officers face charges in acid attack case

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Four members of Indonesia's Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI) are facing charges in connection with an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus.
  • The trial is proceeding amidst criticism from the victim's legal team, who argue that the military justice system has not revealed all perpetrators involved.
  • Legal proceedings have included expert testimonies from doctors and are awaiting the presentation of charges, while advocacy groups question the thoroughness of the investigation.

Four members of the Indonesian Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI) are facing prosecution in connection with a brutal acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus, the deputy coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS). The trial, taking place within the military justice system, has drawn criticism from the victim's legal representatives who allege that not all individuals responsible have been brought to light.

The Military Court II-08 Jakarta is currently awaiting the full participation of all parties before commencing the trial. The court had previously scheduled the presentation of charges for May 20, 2026, but this was postponed to allow for expert testimonies from two doctors who treated Yunus at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. The court then scheduled further expert examinations for June 2 and the presentation of charges for June 3, 2026.

The military court is currently waiting for the parties. If all are present, the trial will proceed.

— Mayor Chk Arin Fauzan, Spokesperson for Military Court II-08 JakartaProviding an update on the status of the trial proceedings.

The accused BAIS TNI personnel are Sergeant Dua Edi Sudarko, Lieutenant Satu Budhi Hariyanto Widhi, Captain Nandala Dwi Prasetyo, and Lieutenant Satu Sami Lakka. They face multiple charges, including violations of articles within the Criminal Code related to assault and potentially falsification of documents, depending on the specific charges presented.

Outside the courtroom, the Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) continues to scrutinize the case. Yunus's legal team has formally rejected the military trial process and filed complaints against the presiding judges with the Judicial Commission, the Supreme Court, and the Head of the Supervisory Chamber of the Supreme Court, citing alleged ethical code violations during the proceedings. TAUD's investigative team also claims to have uncovered irregularities, suggesting through CCTV analysis and movement chronology that more individuals were involved in the attack than have been identified in the trial so far.

We are giving the legal advisors time to present experts on June 2, 2026, and the charges will be read on June 3, 2026.

— Kolonel Chk Fredy Ferdian Isnartanto, Presiding JudgeExplaining the court's schedule following expert testimonies.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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