Priyo, Defendant in Indramayu Family Murder, Applies for Justice Collaborator Status

Priyo Bagus Setiawan, one of the defendants in the murder of a family in Indramayu, Indonesia, has formally requested justice collaborator status. His legal counsel, Ruslandi, submitted the application to the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), as well as the West Java High Prosecutor's Office and the Indramayu District Prosecutor's Office.

According to Ruslandi, Priyo was an eyewitness to the crime and believes his testimony is crucial to uncovering the truth behind the deaths of the five victims, members of the Haji Syahroni family. Justice collaborator status is granted to co-conspirators who cooperate with law enforcement to reveal criminal acts.

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Priyo chose to be honest. Previously, he felt pressured by the situation and the presence of defendant Ririn Rifanto.

Ruslandi stated that Priyo decided to be truthful, having previously felt pressured by another defendant, Ririn Rifanto. He alleged that Ririn controlled Priyo's mobile phone during their flight from authorities, possibly to prevent Priyo from communicating with anyone, especially law enforcement.

Furthermore, Ruslandi claimed that four names previously identified by Priyo as perpetrators, Aman Yani, Joko, Hardi, and Yoga, were fabricated by Ririn. This suggests a potential attempt by Ririn to mislead the investigation.

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So Ririn didn't want his communication to be detected. That's why he used other people's phones.