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Former defendant case of alleged corruption in imports of sugar, Thomas Trikasih Lembong or
Tom Lembong
Revealing the reason he was never accompanied by legal counsel in four examinations at the Attorney General’s Office (
AGO
) Before then becoming a suspect.
In his interview with Anies Baswedan, Tom said he was never feeling guilty at that time, even though he remained suspicious he would be named a suspect.
“Yes, there is no feeling that there is a problem. I think I was presented to be a kind of resource person or witness to tell the facts 9 years ago,” Tom said on the Youtube channel Anies Baswedan, Wednesday (7/8) night.
“So you don’t feel that you are suspended?”Anies asked.
“That’s right, it must be suspicious, there must be
Feeling
This must be a risk, arrested.Only, we’re prejudiced well, we try to
positive thinking
, so I didn’t bring it there
Lawyer
, don’t bring anyone, “Tom answered.
Tom said that in total he underwent four examinations at the Attorney General’s Office before the suspect was named in the case on October 29, 2024.
“Well, yes the procedure is finished with all kinds of forms, worn a pink vest, pink vest and handcuffs, and in my head there are two choices, crying or smile. And somehow, for some reason, the choice of smiles,” said Tom.
At that time, Tom claimed to have spoken to his wife that whatever happened, must remain cheerful and calm.He understood in another case, a smile reaction might be a negative impression for the public.However, he claimed he had no other choice at that time.
After being named a suspect, Tom admitted that he was immediately taken to the detention center at the South Jakarta District Attorney’s Office.He was placed in a very small resistance.
“And only one corridor, eight rooms. Capacity of 14 people. Classified as a detention house that is quite small.
Tom Lembong was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison in a case of alleged corruption in sugar imports.However, he received abolition from President Prabowo on July 31, then he was free on August 1.
Abolition is the right that the head of state has to eliminate criminal demands against a person or group of people who commit criminal acts, and stop the ongoing legal process.
Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas said that the entire legal process that was running for the former Minister of Trade Thomas Trikasih Lembong was stopped after receiving abolition from President Prabowo Subianto.
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