Actor Ammar Zoni, who stands accused in an alleged drug trafficking case originating from within a detention facility, is slated to receive his verdict hearing on April 23, 2026. This significant date was announced by the Panel of Judges at the Jakarta Central District Court during a hearing held on Thursday, April 16. The presiding judge confirmed, “Yes, the next hearing will be next Thursday, April 23, 2026, for the verdict. We will deliberate first. That’s how it is. The defendant will return to detention, and the session is adjourned.”
Meanwhile, Ammar Zoni’s legal counsel, Jon Mathias, voiced his fervent hopes regarding the impending verdict for his client. Mathias expressed a strong desire for Ammar to be acquitted of all charges. He meticulously outlined his arguments, asserting that the initial search lacked the necessary court permission and a formal search warrant report, both of which were absent. Furthermore, Mathias highlighted that the seizure of evidence lacked independent witnesses, with only police officers present, leading him to question the integrity of the process by suggesting the possibility that the evidence could have been planted. Jon Mathias firmly maintains that Ammar is merely a drug user and, considering his repeated involvement with narcotics, should unequivocally be directed towards rehabilitation. He further emphasized this point by stating, “Based on expert testimony, he has been proven to have an addiction and dependency, so he must be treated.”
During his emotional plea statement, Ammar vehemently denied the accusations of being a drug dealer or trafficker. Tearfully, the former husband of Irish Bella swore under oath that he was merely an addict desperately in need of help and support. Ammar voiced his profound belief that the prosecutor’s demand for a nine-year prison sentence and a Rp 500 million fine (approximately USD 30,000) was profoundly unjust for an individual struggling with substance abuse. With unwavering conviction, Ammar declared, “By God, I am not as accused. By God, I am not a dealer. By God, I have never once sold or acted as an intermediary, or even possessed or stored the substance as accused.”
Summary
Actor Ammar Zoni, accused in an alleged drug trafficking case, is scheduled to receive his verdict on April 23, 2026, at the Jakarta Central District Court. His legal counsel, Jon Mathias, hopes for an acquittal, arguing that the initial search lacked proper court permission and independent witnesses for evidence seizure, suggesting evidence might have been planted. Mathias firmly maintains that Ammar is a drug user who should be directed to rehabilitation due to his proven addiction and dependency.
During his emotional plea, Ammar vehemently denied being a drug dealer or trafficker, swearing he is merely an addict in desperate need of help. He stated he has never sold or acted as an intermediary for substances. Ammar expressed his belief that the prosecutor’s demand for a nine-year prison sentence and a Rp 500 million fine is unjust for someone struggling with substance abuse.