Thomas Trikasih Lembong (known by his peers as Tom Lembong) who was once a beloved Minister, was named a graft suspect late last year. Just days after the new administration was inaugurated, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) revealed a new investigation they were conducting into alleged corruption related to sugar imports and Tom was named suspect in his capacity as then Minister of Trade. The revelation initially caused a stir among the public, with some wondering if there’s a political motivation behind the investigation. However, like many other cases, the legal process was slowly forgotten. The court proceedings continued without attracting much attention, until this week. To subscribe please click here
