Protesters swarm House to demand asset forfeiture, end to graft
Since early Thursday, authorities have implemented traffic diversions around areas expected to be crowded with protesters. Police blocked several roads in the capital, including both lanes of Jl. Gatot Subroto from the Senayan Park area to the front of the legislative complex. Dozens of security personnel were also deployed around the area.
A protest movement has gathered in Central Jakarta to demand an end to corruption and asset forfeiture. Around 500 individuals were anticipated to participate in the demonstration, with additional supporters from outside the capital expected to join. The United Pati People’s Alliance, led by Supriyono, organized the rally, with supporters traveling by bus from Pati, Central Java.
Authorities responded by implementing traffic diversions and deploying security personnel around the Senayan Legislative Complex. Despite police actions, such as blocking buses and freezing Supriyono's bank account, the protest movement persevered, with additional buses arriving in Jakarta on Wednesday night.
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