Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Riri Riza Admits to Deep Disappointment Because of This

Kapanlagi.com - An emotional atmosphere enveloped the trial of Nadim Marim at the Central Jakarta District Court when the verdict against him was read on Tuesday (30/6/2026). Amid public attention on the case, director Riri Riza was one of the figures present and expressed his disappointment over the decision made by the panel of judges.

For the senior filmmaker, the 10-year prison sentence not only brought shock but also left a deep sadness. Riri admitted that from the beginning of the reading of the verdict, he and those who supported Nadim had already sensed the direction the decision would take.

Nevertheless, the severity of the punishment remains a hard reality to accept. Moreover, according to Riri, the consequences of the ruling not only have legal implications but also touch on other aspects of life.

1. Expressing Disappointment

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"If... if disappointed, definitely. I mean, we can feel it, right? The first time everything was read out loud. But in the end, it seems like no one can really imagine how this is going to be. And this is a reality that seemed to be just closed off earlier, 10 years. A decision with so many other financial consequences, it feels like it closes all doors for us. So that's all I can say for now," said Riri Riza when met after the trial.

Not only talking about the verdict, the director of the film PETUALANGAN SHERINA also highlighted the emotional impact felt by the family and close friends of Nadiem. According to him, the ongoing legal process has been a long struggle that has drained the energy and feelings of many parties.

2. Feeling Empathy for Nadiem's Family

Riri admitted that she also felt a great deal of empathy for Nadiem's family. She assessed that the various arguments presented during the trial actually illustrated the strong reasons underlying Nadiem's actions.

"Of course, we all feel a lot of empathy, sympathy for the family, for all the struggles that have actually been articulated well. There was one judge who had a dissenting opinion and explained very well that what Nadiem did actually had very strong reasons, and he should not be considered a defendant in this case," she stated.

3. Highlight Dissenting Opinion

The presence of dissenting opinion in this case has become one aspect that attracts public attention, as it shows a different perspective regarding Nadiem's position and actions in the case he is facing.

When asked about the possibility of feeling afraid to contribute to the country after seeing the case that befell Nadiem, Riri chose not to make a direct judgment. She left the assessment to the general public.

"Oh, if that's the case, please evaluate it yourself, you will surely evaluate it yourself as well," said Riri.

(kpl/pur/fbi)