Akil Mochtar Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

Jakarta, June 30 (Antara) - The anti corruption court (Tipikor), here on Monday, sentenced the former constitutional court chairman Akil Mochtar to a life imprisonment in the cases of alleged graft and money laundering. "Sentencing a life imprisonment to the defendant M Akil Mochtar," the panel of judges chairman, Suwidya stated. The verdict was in line with the public prosecutor`s demand. Akil was accused of taking bribes in handling 10 cases of regional election disputes referred to the constitutional court and being involved in money laundering.