http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/01/15/defendant039s-lawyer-urges-ago-wrap-vlcc-sales-case.html
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has been urged to formally stop all investigations into an alleged graft case in the 2004 sale of two oil tankers, following no evidence of state losses.
Petrus Selestinus, lawyer for suspect Laksamana Sukardi, said Thursday he had asked the AGO to issue a formal letter of termination for the case, which was key to reversing his client's status as a suspect and clearing him of all charges as well.
"The AGO doesn't have any reason to continue its investigation, because there is no evidence to prove the losses," he said.
Attorney General Hendarman Supandji said he had yet to receive the request, but pledged to consider it as soon as it reached him.
State-owned oil firm Pertamina sold two very large crude carriers (VLCC) for US$184 million. According to an audit by the Finance and Development Supervisory Board, the sales price fell far short of the market price of between $204 million amd $240 million at that time.
Observers also pointed out errors in the transaction, citing the lack of approval from the then finance minister who was also acting as state treasurer. (ewd)
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has been urged to formally stop all investigations into an alleged graft case in the 2004 sale of two oil tankers, following no evidence of state losses.
Petrus Selestinus, lawyer for suspect Laksamana Sukardi, said Thursday he had asked the AGO to issue a formal letter of termination for the case, which was key to reversing his client's status as a suspect and clearing him of all charges as well.
"The AGO doesn't have any reason to continue its investigation, because there is no evidence to prove the losses," he said.
Attorney General Hendarman Supandji said he had yet to receive the request, but pledged to consider it as soon as it reached him.
State-owned oil firm Pertamina sold two very large crude carriers (VLCC) for US$184 million. According to an audit by the Finance and Development Supervisory Board, the sales price fell far short of the market price of between $204 million amd $240 million at that time.
Observers also pointed out errors in the transaction, citing the lack of approval from the then finance minister who was also acting as state treasurer. (ewd)
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