Legal Literacy - Today (13/2/2023), the Panel of Judges of the South Jakarta District Court sentenced Ferdy Sambo to death. Let's take a look at the journey of this case.

Ferdy Sambo's Case

Ferdy Sambo is the former Head of the National Police's Profession and Security Division who planned the murder of his own adjutant, Yoshua. Until the end of the trial, the motive for planning the murder was not clearly explained. Sambo and Putri only claimed that the background to the murder was sexual harassment. However, many experts doubt their statements. Even so, murder is prohibited even if the victim is said to be a perpetrator of sexual violence. Moreover, the murder was committed by a person who served as the police of the police. Not only that, Ferdy Sambo was also prosecuted for criminal act ofobstruction of justice in the investigation of the murder case.

What is obstruction of justice?

Obstruction of justice is an intentional act to obstruct the justice process or hinder the duties of law enforcement officials in carrying out their duties. This action can be in the form of an act that influences, falsifies, or conceals evidence, provides false information, or obstructs a person who is carrying out legal duties. In some countries, obstruction of justice can be subject to severe penalties.

In Indonesia, obstruction of justice can be subject to punishment based on Law Number 8 of 1981 concerning the Criminal Code Criminal Code (KUHP). In the Criminal Code, obstruction of justice can be imposed under Article 221 or 223 of the Criminal Code.