Awang Long Law Review
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Awang Long Law Review

LEGAL BASIS OF ACQUITTAL IN BANKING CREDIT CORRUPTION: PANGKALPINANG DISTRICT COURT CASE

Agustiani (Faculty of Law, University of Pertiba, Pangkalpinang, Indonesia)
Muhamad Adystia Sunggara (Faculty of Law, University of Pertiba, Pangkalpinang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Apr 2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the legal considerations of the Panel of Judges in acquitting the defendant, Ardian Hendri Prasetyo, in a corruption case involving bank credit distribution at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Pangkalpinang Branch. It also examines the consistency of the verdict with the principles of criminal law and the anti-corruption legal framework in Indonesia. This study uses a normative juridical method with a case study approach and court decision analysis. The data were obtained through literature review and official court documents. The findings indicate that the Panel of Judges found the elements of corruption, particularly abuse of authority and state financial loss, not legally and convincingly proven. The acquittal also reflects the application of the in dubio pro reo principle and procedural criminal law. This study contributes to a better understanding of evidentiary law in banking corruption cases and highlights the importance of accurate legal interpretation of criminal elements.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

awl

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Awang Long Law Review known as the ALLRev launched on November 1, 2018 and inaugurated formally by Chairman of the Awang Long School of Law. Besides "The Juris" Journal of Legal Sciences, Awang Long Law Review (ALLRev) is the official journal of the Awang Long School of Law published biannually (May ...