The Public Prosecutor’s Office (JPU) has demanded a nine-year prison sentence and a Rp 500 million fine for celebrity Ammar Zoni, with a subsidiary sentence of 4.5 months (140 days) if the fine is unpaid. This stern demand was made in connection with a high-profile drug trafficking case that allegedly occurred within a detention facility. The crucial announcement came during the ongoing demand reading session at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday, March 12, marking a significant turn in the legal proceedings against the actor.
Emphasizing the gravity of the alleged offenses, the prosecutor firmly articulated their petition to the court. “We demand that the panel of judges examining and trying this case declare the defendant Muhamad Ammar Akbar legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing a criminal act,” the prosecutor asserted. This was followed by a direct call for a punitive measure: “To impose a criminal sentence of nine years imprisonment on the said defendant, along with a fine of Rp 500 million, which, if not paid, will be substituted with an additional 140 days (4.5 months) of imprisonment.”
The prosecution’s demand was underpinned by several aggravating factors. Prosecutors highlighted that the defendants’ actions were deemed to have severely disturbed public peace and possessed the potential to significantly damage the nation’s youth. Furthermore, their conduct demonstrated a blatant disregard for the Indonesian government’s concerted efforts in its anti-narcotics program. A key point emphasized by the prosecutor was Ammar Zoni’s own demeanor during the trial: “Defendant 6, Muhammad Ammar Akbar, did not admit his actions and was evasive in providing testimony,” which served as an additional factor weighing against him.
While the prosecution presented a compelling case for a harsh sentence, one mitigating factor was acknowledged: Ammar Zoni’s polite conduct throughout the court proceedings. This current phase of the trial follows previous charges where Ammar Zoni, famously known as Irish Bella’s former husband, was initially indicted for his alleged involvement in drug distribution while serving a sentence at the Salemba Detention Center in Central Jakarta. The indictment further details that Ammar, alongside five other defendants, is suspected of supplying and circulating both methamphetamine (sabu) and marijuana (ganja) within the confines of the detention facility. Consequently, due to the severity of these allegations, he was transferred to a super high-security prison on Nusakambangan Island.
The five individuals implicated alongside Ammar Zoni in this intricate web of narcotics offenses are identified as Asep bin Sarikin, Ardian Prasetyo bin Arie Ardih, Andi Muallim alias Koh Andi, Ade Candra Maulana bin Mursalih, and Muhammad Rivaldi. Their alleged involvement, alongside Ammar, has led to charges being filed under Article 114 paragraph (2) Jo Article 132 paragraph (1) or alternatively, Article 112 paragraph (2) Jo Article 132 paragraph (1) of Law Number 35 Year 2009 concerning Narcotics. These legal provisions underscore the serious nature of the accusations and the potential repercussions faced by all defendants in this ongoing legal battle.
Summary
The Public Prosecutor’s Office (JPU) has demanded a nine-year prison sentence and a Rp 500 million fine for celebrity Ammar Zoni. This stern demand was made in connection with a high-profile drug trafficking case allegedly occurring within a detention facility. If the fine is unpaid, a subsidiary sentence of 4.5 months (140 days) imprisonment will be imposed. The prosecutor asserted Ammar Zoni was legally proven guilty during the demand reading at the Central Jakarta District Court on March 12.
Aggravating factors included disturbing public peace, potential harm to youth, disregard for anti-narcotics efforts, and Ammar Zoni’s evasive testimony, though his polite conduct was a mitigating factor. Ammar Zoni, along with five co-defendants, was previously indicted for allegedly distributing methamphetamine and marijuana while incarcerated at Salemba Detention Center. Due to the severity of these allegations, he was transferred to a high-security prison on Nusakambangan Island. The charges are filed under Law Number 35 Year 2009 concerning Narcotics.