Ex -marine Navy, Satria Arta, asking home: Stories that open their eyes about life choices and identity

About Semarang – Satria Arta Kumbara, a former Navy Marine (AL) again seized the public’s attention.

In the video circulating on the social media Satria Arta Kumbara expressed his desire to go home and returned to become an Indonesian citizen (WNI).

The reason is, some time ago it was discovered that Satria Arta Kumbara joined as the Russian paid on the grounds of making a living.

His actions caused him to be suspended by Indonesian citizenship after signing a contract with the Russian government.

Quoted from various sources, the last Satria ranks Sergeant Dua with NRP 111026 and served at the Cilandak Marine Corps Inspectorate, South Jakarta.

But on June 13, 2022, he was declared desertion, and was finally disrespectful by the Military Court on April 17, 2023.

Recently, Satria revealed an apology to President Prabowo, Vice President Gibran, and Foreign Minister Sugiono.

In addition, he also conveyed a message and hope that the government could decide on the Russian military contract while restoring its WNNA status.

Related to this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) through the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow said that he was monitoring and communicating with Satria.

However, the matter of the legality of citizenship is now in the hands of the Indonesian Ministry of Law, according to the response of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rolliansyah Soemirat.

The story of Satria Arta reminds us of:

1. Economic difficulties that can encourage someone to commit extreme actions to survive.

2. Serious consequences of decisions such as desertion and participating in foreign military: losing status, dismissal, even moral and legal risk.

3. Opportunities for rehabilitation and peace if the state gives space to return and make up for mistakes.

Satria Arta Kumbara is an ex -Navy Navy who experienced a dramatic journey from defecting as a mercenary in Russia for economic reasons, until now stealing sympathy for begging back to Indonesia.

Legal and administrative processes are needed to restore their status, while the public is waiting for government responses and possible rehabilitation. ***