27 Years of Service Considered Mitigating in Sentencing Former Customs Director Rizal

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court considered the 27 years of service of former Director of Enforcement and Investigation of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Rizal, as a civil servant when delivering the verdict.

Rizal's dedication and achievements as a public servant were cited as mitigating factors in the corruption case involving bribery and gratification.

"The defendant has served the country as a civil servant for approximately 27 years and has outstanding achievements," said Chief Judge Brelly Yuniar Dien Wardi Haskori while reading the verdict at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court on Thursday (12/11/2026).

In addition to his years of service, the judges also took into account that Rizal had never previously served a prison sentence.

The judges considered Rizal's family situation, noting that he has a wife, children, and other family members who depend on him.

"The defendant has never been convicted prior to this case. He has a wife and children, as well as family responsibilities," the judge remarked.

Based on these considerations, the panel sentenced Rizal to 9 years in prison.

He was also ordered to pay a fine of IDR 1 billion or serve an additional 190 days in jail.

Furthermore, Rizal was subject to an additional penalty of paying restitution of IDR 15.7 billion.

If he fails to pay, his assets may be seized and auctioned by the prosecutor.

If he does not have sufficient assets, he must serve an additional 2 years in prison.

The sentence is lighter than the prosecutor's demand of 11.5 years in prison, a fine of IDR 1 billion, and restitution of IDR 15.7 billion.