IndonesianTalk.com — Justice as a Struggle: The Story of Bank Centris and Andri Tedjadharma
Behind every event lies a story filled with nuances, sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet. Such is the tale involving Bank Centris and the figure of Andri Tedjadharma.
This narrative unveils the truth and the profound struggle against deep-seated injustice.
When accused of being a BLBI (Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance) fraudster, Bank Centris faced a storm of slander threatening its existence. However, as the saying goes, “Five curly-haired people being evil doesn’t mean all curly-haired people are evil.”
Similarly, with 30 banks accused of being BLBI fraudsters, it doesn’t mean all banks are guilty.
In this context, it is essential to understand that truth doesn’t always align with public perception or the accusations thrown.
A bank without debt certainly isn’t an obligor. This is a fundamental principle that should serve as a cornerstone in upholding justice.
Andri Tedjadharma, as a shareholder of Bank Centris, tasted the bitterness of slander and unfair oppression.
Historically recorded, he sought help everywhere, but assistance never came. He faced inhumane treatment, confronted by a system prone to oppression.
Andri Tedjadharma’s struggle wasn’t merely about the bank or share ownership, but also about justice.
In the eyes of law and morality, the oppression he endured was a form of crime that couldn’t be tolerated.
Moreover, further actions that destroyed his personal life—such as the seizure of assets without legitimate grounds—were criminal acts devoid of humanity.
A dramatic analogy describes it as a beautiful girl being bullied and abused, yet having to pay the perpetrator.
Ironically, she was then slandered and tried without fair justice. Justice, which should protect the weak from vile oppression, is often buried by certain interests.
Yet, in all that darkness, the hope for genuine justice still burns bright.
Andri Tedjadharma pleaded to the Almighty for true justice. Ultimately, those who commit wrongdoings, whether through actions or within a corrupt system, will face judgment from the Creator of the Universe.
The story of Bank Centris and Andri Tedjadharma reminds us that in this life, the struggle for truth and justice is not an easy one.
However, the hope for justice always remains, a beacon of light amidst the darkness of injustice that sometimes shadows this world.
