Munir murder (2004–2006) On 7 September 2004, Garuda's reputation suffered further damage when human rights activist Munir Said Thalib, travelling to Amsterdam via Singapore on Garuda Indonesia Flight 974, was assassinated by off-duty pilot Pollycarpus Priyanto, who slipped arsenic into his drink sometime before the departure of the flight's second leg to Amsterdam. Munir was reported to have felt unwell several hours after departure from Singapore, during which time he was checked on by a doctor who happened to be on board and moved to the business class cabin to sleep. He died about two hours before arrival in Amsterdam, sparking an international controversy, during which time Priyanto, CEO Indra Setiawan, and deputy Rohainil Aini were all convicted of his murder, although it has been alleged it was under orders from the Indonesian State Intelligence Agency (Badan Intelijen Negara). The airline was found negligent in failing to perform an emergency landing and was ordered to pay compensation to Munir's widow, but failed to do so.
Munir murder (2004–2006) On 7 September 2004 Garuda's reputation suffered further damage when human rights activist Munir Said Thalib travelling to Amsterdam via Singapore on Garuda Indonesia Flight 974 was assassinated by off-duty pilot Pollycarpus Priyanto who slipped arsenic into his drink sometime before the departure of the flight's second leg to Amsterdam Munir was reported to have felt unwell several hours after departure from Singapore during which time he was checked on by a doctor who happened to be on board and moved to the business class cabin to sleep He died about two hours before arrival in Amsterdam sparking an international controversy during which time Priyanto CEO Indra Setiawan and deputy Rohainil Aini were all convicted of his murder although it has been alleged it was under orders from the Indonesian State Intelligence Age,ncy (Badan Intelijen Negara) The airline was found negligent in failing to perform an emergency landing and was ordered to pay compensation to Munir's widow but failed to do so