03.20.12
To jail in Indonesia for ricin plot
An Indonesian man accused of plotting to poison police officers by tainting bottles of mineral water with the deadly toxin ricin faces seven years in jail, Central Jakarta District Court prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Ali Miftah, and six other suspects, allegedly planned to ship the poisoned water bottles to police headquarters in Jakarta, Central Java, East Java and Central Sulawesi. The water was reportedly laced with ricin, a fatal toxin produced by the castor oil plant, prosecutors said.
“He was involved in an evil conspiracy,” prosecutor Ricky Rommy said. “[He attempted] to help or commit a premeditated act of terrorism.”
Ali was also charged with attempting to hide alleged Bali bomber Umar Patek …
The man’s associates, alleged mastermind Santhanam, chemist Paimin, Jumarto and Martoyo, all face six years in prison. Two other men reportedly involved in the plot, Umar and Budi Supriadi each face five years.
The group was not connected with any of Indonesia’s known terrorist organizations, according to prior reports.