# Extortion trial of lawyer Bangun Paulus Tudungta

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> Updated: 2026-09-02T12:34:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The extortion trial of lawyer Bangun Paulus Tudungta has moved toward the evidentiary stage after the Jakarta Pusat District Court rejected an interlocutory objection filed by the defense. Presiding Judge Ahmad Rasyid Purba ruled that the defense’s arguments addressed the substance of the case, making them inappropriate for an exception under Article 206.

Tudungta is accused of extorting businessman Vincent Leo Carlius through threats of police reports and physical intimidation, including the use of a hammer. While the defense previously argued the matter was a civil debt dispute, prosecutors maintained that the use of violence and threats constitutes criminal extortion.

Prosecutor Andri Saputra stated that the prosecution respects the court’s decision and is preparing for the next hearing. The court has scheduled the next session for September 9, 2026, during which the prosecution intends to call the victim, Vincent, to testify as a witness.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Jakarta Pusat District Court rejects defense exception in extortion trial

The Jakarta Pusat District Court rejected the defense's exception in the extortion case against Bangun Paulus Tudungta, ordering the trial to proceed to the evidentiary stage on September 9, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-pusat-district-court-rejects-defense-exception-in-extortion-trial

### 2026-08-26: Prosecutors reject defense objections in Bangun Paulus Tudungta extortion trial

Prosecutors in Jakarta have rejected defense objections in the extortion and threat case against Bangun Paulus Tudungta, arguing that debt collection does not justify violence or threats.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prosecutors-reject-defense-objections-in-bangun-paulus-tudungta-extortion-trial

### 2026-08-13: Lawyer Bangun Paulus Tudungta faces extortion trial in Jakarta

Lawyer Bangun Paulus Tudungta faces trial at the Central Jakarta District Court for allegedly extorting Vincent Leo Carlius through threats of police reports and physical violence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lawyer-bangun-paulus-tudungta-faces-extortion-trial-in-jakarta

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