Actor Ammar zoni’s Transfer to Nusakambangan Prison Sparks Outcry, Family Alleges Due Process Violations
A sudden adn controversial transfer of Indonesian actor Ammar Zoni from cipinang Prison to the high-security Nusakambangan Prison has ignited a firestorm of reaction, wiht family members expressing shock and alleging a lack of openness from correctional authorities. The move follows accusations of drug trafficking stemming from an incident within the Salemba Detention Centre.
The transfer, which occured recently, has left Zoni’s family reeling. His younger brother, Aditya Zoni, stated he was entirely blindsided by the relocation. “I swear, to be honest, I was really shocked. I’m still thinking about it. It’s like my brother, it’s like the cartels in Mexico. Oh God,” Aditya said, visibly distressed. He further explained that the family received no prior notification regarding the transfer.
aditya Zoni recounted his shock upon seeing video footage of the transfer process, describing how Ammar and five other detainees were moved while wearing black cloth over their heads and with their hands handcuffed.he expressed frustration that prison officials claimed to have sent a notification letter, despite the family never receiving it. “I went to Cipinang Prison. Then they said they had been informed, they had given the letter to the family. Well, yes, I said, ‘where? I don’t accept it’, meaning that the SOP can’t be done like that,” he asserted.
Did you know? – nusakambangan Prison is known for housing high-profile inmates and is considered one of Indonesia’s most secure correctional facilities.The island location makes escape extremely challenging.
Currently,Ammar Zoni is reportedly being held in isolation – a “one man one cell” arrangement – under heightened security measures at Nusakambangan. This arrangement restricts all in-person family visits, limiting interaction to video calls.
Adding another layer to the unfolding situation, Ustaz Derry Sulaiman, Zoni’s spiritual advisor, has publicly defended the actor, sharing a letter purportedly written by Zoni himself. In the letter, Zoni vehemently denies any involvement in drug dealing or trafficking within the prison system. “I’m just a public figure who is currently under training, trying to be obedient so I can go home quickly,” reads a quote from the letter, directly refuting the allegations.
Ustaz Derry Sulaiman also emphasized Zoni’s commitment to rehabilitation, stating he believes the actor has remained drug-free for the past year, a claim supported by consistent negative results from urine tests conducted with his girlfriend, Dr. Kamelia.
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The timing of the transfer – prior to a formal court decision on the trafficking allegations – has raised serious concerns. Ustaz Derry Sulaiman has appealed to prominent lawyer Hotman Paris for legal i
