Medan Judge’s Home Arson, Police Arrest Four After Grudge-Driven Plot
Medan Police arrested four suspects accused of burning a judge’s home in a revenge-driven plot and selling his valuables afterward. Read the full investigation.
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Chief Justice Condemns Attacks on Court Officials, Urges Calm After Medan Judge’s House Fire
Indonesia’s Chief Justice condemns violence against court officials and urges restraint after a Medan judge’s house fire. Read more.
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Judge’s Home Set on Fire After Threat Calls Amid High-Profile Corruption Trial in Medan
A Medan judge’s house burned down amid a major corruption trial after receiving mysterious threat calls. Authorities investigate possible intimidation. Read the full story now.
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President Prabowo Announces Up to 280% Pay Raise for Junior Judges
President Prabowo Subianto announced up to a 280% salary increase for junior judges to strengthen judicial integrity and combat corruption. Read more.
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President Prabowo Plans to Raise Judges’ Salaries to Prevent Bribery
President Prabowo Subianto announced a plan to increase judges’ salaries to curb bribery and ensure proper enforcement of the law. Learn more.
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Supreme Court Transfers 199 Judges and Court Leaders Amid Corruption Fallout
The Supreme Court of Indonesia (MA) has transferred 199 judges and court leaders across the country following a high-level meeting on judicial promotions and rotations. Learn more.
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Supreme Court Warns of Rising Violence Against Judges
Acts of violence against judges are increasingly common in court buildings, highlighting serious security gaps. Learn more.
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Riau Islands Police Assist Investigation into Batam Judge Stabbing
Riau Islands Regional Police Chief Inspector General Asep Safrudin has confirmed that the regional police are assisting in the investigation of the stabbing of Batam Religious Court Judge Gusnahari by an unidentified assailant. Read more.
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Law Minister Denies Presidential Interference in Judges' Meeting at Palace
Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas denied allegations of presidential interference in judicial affairs following a gathering of over 150 judges and legal ministers on 20 February 2025. Read more.
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President Prabowo Convinces Judges That Government Policies Are Rooted in Constitution
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized to more than 150 judges from across Indonesia that his administration’s policies are firmly based on the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Learn more.
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Supreme Court Authorizes Single-Judge Panels to Tackle Judge Shortage
The Supreme Court has authorized single-judge panels in district courts to address a shortage of judges handling a surge in cases. Learn more.
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Supreme Court Backs Legal Proceedings Against Three Surabaya Judges
The Supreme Court supported the legal action against three judges from Surabaya District Court suspected of accepting bribes related to the acquittal of Gregorius Ronald Tannur. Learn more!
