The first batch of suspects in the BAKTI case, the case of alleged corruption related to a project at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, had faced trial since June 2023. A lot of interesting things emerged in the indictment when all eyes were on former Minister Johnny Plate. This week, nine witnesses were present during the latest hearing where one of the witnesses claimed that Johnny received Rp500 million every month from the BAKTI. Right after the hearing, drama ensues as the prosecutors went on arresting one of the witnesses who happened to be Johnny’s expert staff, on allegation of perjury.To subscribe please click here