Revisiting Tan Kian, Jiwasraya and Asabri corruption cases

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Office (Polda Metro Jaya) has arrested property businessman Tan Kian on Friday (Jul 10) from his private residence at the Pacific Place, South Jakarta. Few hours ago, the national police (Polri) named Febrie Adriansyah a corruption...

Top prosecutor Febrie named corruption suspect

The national police (Polri) has finally named Febrie Adriansyah, former assistant attorney general for special crime (Jampidsus), as corruption suspect related to some high-profile corruption cases, including the infamous Asabri case. Property businessman Tan Kian,...

Speculations on the new Jampidsus

Speculations intensified in the business community and political elites about who will replace Febrie Adriansyah as assistant attorney general for special crime (Jampidsus). Some names have been tipped. They include Kuntadi and Redha Manhovani. Kuntadi is head of...

Top prosecutor Febrie steps down

Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah has finally stepped down late Friday (Jul 10) hours after dismissing allegation of corruption amid a police graft probe found US$26 million in cash and 74 Kg of gold bars in his private...

Hidden Safes, Armed Guards and Public Trust (2)

Dozens of Military (TNI) personnel appeared guarding the private residence of Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah. Soon afterwards, a confidential internal circular from the Attorney General’s Office instructing prosecutors...

Corruption in the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan

The Central Jakarta District Court held the first hearing on Thursday (09/07) in the alleged corruption case involving fictitious claims under BPJS Ketenagakerjaan’s Work Accident Insurance (JKK) program. The case is estimated to have caused state losses of Rp 24.5...

Hidden Safes, Armed Guards and Public Trust

Yesterday, the National Police’s Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor), together with the Jakarta Police (Polda Metro Jaya), launched one of the most significant coordinated investigations in recent years. The operation spans alleged corruption, bribery...

Public trust demands more than legal compliance

The government’s explanation regarding Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo’s official trip to the United States may have answered the legal questions, but it has not resolved the ethical ones. According to the ministry, the minister’s wife was...

Heritage cannot become a convenient excuse

The controversy surrounding the construction of a new building inside Presidential Palace complex should not be dismissed simply because the government says it complies with the law. Culture Minister Fadli Zon has argued that the project does not violate heritage...
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