Towards the end of 2020, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) held a Sting Operation and arrested dozens of individuals, including the Mayor of Cimahi, Ajay Muhammad Priatna (PDIP). Ajay was immediately named a suspect for allegedly accepting Rp1.6 billion in grafts. On April 14, 2021, Ajay’s trial started and the proceedings lasted for four months. Ajay was found guilty in August 2021, but the Panel of Judges only sentenced him to less than a third of the punishment demanded by the prosecutors. Apart from the disappointing decision, Ajay still has to deal with the KPK in a different case. This week, the first hearing of the trial started. To subscribe please click here
