19-07-2025
Former Indonesian trade minister jailed 4.5 years for sugar import corruption
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: Thomas Trikasih Lembong, has been legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing a crime. - Credit: Reuters/Antara Foto/Rivan Awal Lingga. JAKARTA: Former Indonesian Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for corruption linked to sugar imports during his 2015-2016 tenure. The Jakarta Corruption Court delivered the verdict on Friday, marking a significant ruling in the high-profile case.
Advertisement Chief Judge Dennie Arsan Fatrika stated, 'The judge declares that the defendant, Thomas Trikasih Lembong, has been legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing a crime.' The 54-year-old was also fined 750 million Indonesian rupiahs (approximately US$45,750), with an additional six-month jail term if the penalty remains unpaid. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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