Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.
A prison chief in Indonesia has been suspended after a secret compound for VIP inmates was discovered at Cibinong Prison in West Java. The Ombudsman's office found several luxurious buildings, a gym, a swimming pool and construction of a golf simulator on the prison grounds. Inmates were also present in the compound, some of whom reportedly paid to stay there.
Prison Director General Mashudi denied the allegations, stating that the compound housed official residences for staff and a cattle-fattening facility. However, lawmakers remain skeptical of his explanations. The Ombudsman has called for the dismantling of the facilities before the next inspection, and the Corruption Eradication Commission has been urged to investigate potential corruption linked to the scandal.
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