Luxury Prison Cells Controversy
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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.
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An unexpected inspection by the Indonesian Ombudsman at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, exposed apartment-style units that seemed to be living quarters for prisoners. These luxury accommodations were situated just outside the main prison buildings and raised concerns about disparities within the penal system. The BBC's Liza Tambunan provides details on the findings.
Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison →Indonesian prison chief Mashudi was suspended following the discovery of a secret VIP compound at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java. Inspectors from the Ombudsman’s office found villas and a pool reserved for paying inmates during an inspection last Wednesday after being initially denied access. Despite the evidence, Director General Mashudi denied the accusations during a House of Representatives hearing on…
Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmates →Indonesia suspended five officials at Cibinong prison near Jakarta after investigators discovered luxury apartment-style residences allegedly used by inmates, complete with air-conditioners, televisions, and refrigerators. The Ombudsman, Indonesia’s public-service watchdog, found these facilities during a September 23 inspection, raising concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy or well-connected prisoners…
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates →Indonesian authorities discovered luxury apartments during an inspection at Cibinong Prison near Jakarta last week, leading to the suspension of five prison officials suspected of corruption. The units included amenities like big-screen TVs, refrigerators, and even a golf simulator, suggesting inmates had been staying there in exchange for bribes. Investigators are probing whether prisoners paid staff for access to…
Golf simulator, TVs and fridges found in Indonesian prison compound →Indonesia's ombudsman discovered an apartment-style compound within Cibinong prison near Jakarta that included air conditioners, big-screen TVs, and luxury cars allegedly reserved for select inmates. Five prison officials were suspended after investigators found over ten residential units separate from regular cells during a surprise inspection on September 23. The case highlights ongoing issues of corruption and…
Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells →Analysis
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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.
- 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.
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30 Sep Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cellsIndonesia's ombudsman discovered an apartment-style compound within Cibinong prison near Jakarta that included air conditioners, big-screen TVs, and luxury cars allegedly reserved for select inmates. Five prison officials were suspended after investigators found over ten residential units separate from regular cells during a surprise inspection on September 23. The case highlights ongoing issues of corruption and…The Guardian30 Sep Golf simulator, TVs and fridges found in Indonesian prison compoundIndonesian authorities discovered luxury apartments during an inspection at Cibinong Prison near Jakarta last week, leading to the suspension of five prison officials suspected of corruption. The units included amenities like big-screen TVs, refrigerators, and even a golf simulator, suggesting inmates had been staying there in exchange for bribes. Investigators are probing whether prisoners paid staff for access to…ABC News (AU)
30 Sep Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmatesIndonesia suspended five officials at Cibinong prison near Jakarta after investigators discovered luxury apartment-style residences allegedly used by inmates, complete with air-conditioners, televisions, and refrigerators. The Ombudsman, Indonesia’s public-service watchdog, found these facilities during a September 23 inspection, raising concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy or well-connected prisoners…Al Jazeera
29 Sep Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmatesIndonesian prison chief Mashudi was suspended following the discovery of a secret VIP compound at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java. Inspectors from the Ombudsman’s office found villas and a pool reserved for paying inmates during an inspection last Wednesday after being initially denied access. Despite the evidence, Director General Mashudi denied the accusations during a House of Representatives hearing on…South China Morning Post
29 Sep Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prisonAn unexpected inspection by the Indonesian Ombudsman at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, exposed apartment-style units that seemed to be living quarters for prisoners. These luxury accommodations were situated just outside the main prison buildings and raised concerns about disparities within the penal system. The BBC's Liza Tambunan provides details on the findings.BBC
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