H. Muhammad Prasetyo (born 9 May 1947 in Tuban, Indonesia)[1] is a former Attorney General of Indonesia, serving from October 2014 to 20 October 2019.[2][3] Prior to taking up the role Prasetyo was an executive of the NasDem party.

H. Muhammad Prasetyo

Death penalty role edit

Prasetyo has been an outspoken supporter of the use of the death penalty in Indonesia.[4] He was the presiding attorney general overseeing the executions of two members of the Bali Nine.

References edit

  1. ^ Kompas profile (Indonesian)
  2. ^ Jakarta Post on appointment
  3. ^ "Prasetyo Purnatugas, Jokowi Tunjuk Arminsyah Jadi Plt Jaksa Agung". detikcom. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Attorney General Muhammad Prasetyo: Don't Test My Resolve!". tempo.co.