The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra is attentively following an allegation made public by an individual that the prosecutors of Ms. Schapelle Corby's case have demanded money in exchange of a lighter sentence for the alleged drug smuggler.

The Indonesian Embassy has been in contacts with authorities concerned in Indonesia and thoroughly verified this serious accusation. Based on the results of these representations, the Embassy categorically denies the accusation and wishes to inform those involved in this smear campaign that the government of Indonesia is considering all legal options pertaining to this case, for it is punishable under Articles 316 and 317 of Indonesia's penal codes.

 

Canberra, 15 April 2005