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Luxury Prison Cells Controversy

29 Sep to 30 Sep

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SCMP’s Asia deskSouth China Morning Post
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
Patrick MartinABC News (AU)
Natasya SalimABC News (AU)
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Luxury Prison Cells Controversy. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/42661

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“We found strong indications that certain inmates had access to special facilities unavailable to ordinary prisoners,” Syafrida Rachmawati Rasahan, an Ombudsman member, said at a news conference.

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Five Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators found an apartment-style compound complete with airconditioners, big-screen televisions and expensive cars allegedly used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from The Guardian

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29 Sep
A surprise inspection by the Indonesian Ombudsman at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, revealed apartment-like units located just outside the main detention blocks.
2 outlets · BBC
30 Sep
“We found strong indications that certain inmates had access to special facilities unavailable to ordinary prisoners,” Syafrida Rachmawati Rasahan, an Ombudsman member, said at a news conference.
3 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 5 articles

30 Sep Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
The Guardian
30 Sep Golf simulator, TVs and fridges found in Indonesian prison compound
ABC News (AU)
30 Sep Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Al Jazeera
29 Sep Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmates
South China Morning Post
29 Sep Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
BBC

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