Indonesia demolishes luxury prison ‘villas’ after VIP inmate scandal
Indonesian authorities have demolished a cluster of luxury “villas” inside an overcrowded prison after investigators discovered that selected inmates were allegedly living with big-screen televisions, air conditioning, alcohol and access to a swimming pool and gym. An excavator tore down 10 buildings at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, south of Jakarta, on Wednesday as authorities widened an…
Indonesian authorities demolished 10 luxury "villas" at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, after investigators found that some inmates allegedly had access to amenities like big-screen TVs, air conditioning, alcohol, a swimming pool, and a gym. The luxury accommodations were discovered during a surprise inspection by Indonesia's Ombudsman on September 23.
The prison, which houses over 1,800 inmates and includes both violent criminals and white-collar offenders, has long been plagued by overcrowding and allegations of wealthy or well-connected prisoners receiving preferential treatment. Five senior prison officials, including the prison chief, have been suspended while an investigation continues into how the special facilities came to be and who authorized them.
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