Indonesia Suspends Five Officials Over Luxury Jail Apartments
Summary
Five officials, including the jail chief, have been suspended after luxury apartment-style accommodations for inmates were discovered at Cibinong Jail near Jakarta. The facility is now under investigation amid allegations of corruption, special treatment for wealthy inmates, and misuse of staff residences.
Key Points
- More than 10 apartment-style units were found during a surprise inspection at Cibinong Jail in Bogor, near Jakarta.
- Indonesia's Immigration and Correctional Ministry suspended five structural officials, including the jail chief, after the incident was publicized.
- The accommodations reportedly had air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators, sofas, dining rooms, and even a gym and golf simulator under construction.
- Authorities are investigating whether the units, originally built for jail staff, were later used as unauthorized housing for inmates.
