Back in 2018, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) made the Governor of Aceh Irwandi Yusuf a suspect of bribery following the sting operation. At a later stage of investigation, the KPK named one Izil Azhar as suspect. Famously known in Aceh as “Ayah Merin”, Izil is no ordinary individual. Like Irwandi, he is a former commander of GAM. Izil managed to escape the KPK at the end of 2018, but was arrested in January 2023. The long overdue trial started this week. If we count from the beginning, it has been nearly 20 years since this conspiracy scheme started.To subscribe please click here
