Thomas Trikasih Lembong, Indonesia's Minister of Trade from 2015 to 2016, was sentenced to four years and six months in prison by the Central Jakarta Corruption Court on July 18, 2025, for corruption related to sugar import permits issued during his tenure. The court also imposed a fine of Rp 750 million, with a six-month prison sentence as a subsidiary penalty. The charges stemmed from decisions that allegedly caused state losses estimated at Rp 194.7 billion. Lembong consistently denied wrongdoing, stating he had not received any reprimands from then-President Joko Widodo and that the import policies were executed under higher orders. His defense team argued there was no personal financial gain and criticized the court's reasoning, particularly the characterization of his policies as capitalist. Prominent figures, including former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD and politician Anies Baswedan, expressed doubts about the verdict and the legal process, highlighting concerns over justice and politicization. Both Lembong and the Attorney General's Office have filed appeals against the verdict. The case has drawn public attention due to its implications for governance and legal standards in Indonesia.