Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through bribery Five Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators found an apartment-style compound complete with airconditioners, big-screen televisions and expensive cars allegedly used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta. “We found strong indications that certain…
Indonesian prison officials have been suspended following the discovery of luxury facilities allegedly used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta. The officials were found guilty of providing well-connected prisoners with amenities such as air conditioning, big-screen TVs, expensive cars, sofas, dining areas and even a gym and golf simulator.
The four-hectare (10-acre) Cibinong prison, which houses a mix of prisoners, including those convicted of corruption, was inspected by the ombudsman, who found over ten residential units separate from regular prison cells. The incident has reignited concerns about corruption within Indonesia's prisons, where allegations have long existed that wealthy or well-connected inmates receive preferential treatment through bribery.
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