Bali bomb accomplices jailed for 15 years

An Indonesian court has sentenced two men to 15 years in prison for helping finance last year's terrorist bombings on the island…

An Indonesian court has sentenced two men to 15 years in prison for helping finance last year's terrorist bombings on the island of Bali by robbing a jewellery store.

The pair admitted to taking part in the robbery in August 2002 on Java island but said they did not know the proceeds would be used for funding the Bali nightclub attacks that killed 202 people.

They were not charged with direct involvement in the October 12th attack.

Andi Hidayat and Junaedi were each sentenced to 15 years in prison - the maximum punishment under Indonesian law. They are among more than 30 suspects arrested over the Bali attack.

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The first of these to face trial, Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, was convicted last month and sentenced to be executed by firing squad. He is appealing his conviction.

Key bombing suspect Iman Samudra - who is due to be sentenced on Wednesday - also allegedly took part in the robbery.

The three men stole 2.5 kilogrammes of gold from the shop, and the proceeds from the sale were used to fund the attack.

More money allegedly was provided by Malaysian Wan Min Wan Mat, who is accused of channeling around €30,000 to the perpetrators. He is in custody in Malaysia.

AP