TNI Headquarters Says It Respects Appeal Ruling in Andrie Yunus Acid Attack Case

Indonesia’s military headquarters said it respects the independence of judges after an appeals court reduced the sentences of two soldiers convicted in the acid attack case involving Andrie Yunus.

The Jakarta High Military Court II-06 accepted the appeal filed by all four defendants. It annulled the dismissal penalties imposed on Sergeant Edi Sudarko and First Lieutenant Budhi Hariyanto Widhi Cahyono, and reduced their prison terms.

Edi’s sentence fell to two years and six months from three years in prison and dismissal. Budhi’s sentence fell to two years from two years and six months, also with the dismissal penalty removed.

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The TNI respects and appreciates the independence and authority of the judges in deciding a case.

The sentences for the other two defendants did not change. Captain Nandala Dwi Prasetyo received two years in prison, while First Lieutenant Sami Lakka received one year and six months.

“The TNI respects and appreciates the independence and authority of the judges in deciding a case,” TNI Information Center chief Major General Muhammad Nas said. He added that the ruling falls within the authority of the military justice system, which is institutionally under the Supreme Court.

The appeal ruling, case number 56-K/PMT-II/BDG/AL/VI/2026, was issued on August 20. The four Strategic Intelligence Agency members had appealed the original ruling, issued on June 10, after judges found them guilty under Article 467 of Indonesia’s 2023 Criminal Code and related provisions.

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Regarding the mentioned High Military Court decision, it is within the jurisdiction of the military justice system which institutionally is under the Supreme Court.