Authorities canceled on Wednesday night the transfer of former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama to Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta over security concerns
div>Authorities canceled on Wednesday night the transfer of former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama to Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta over security concerns.
A junior prosecutor for general crimes at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), Noor Rachmad, said the Cipinang prison had “entrusted” Ahok to the police’s Mobile Brigade (Brimob) Command Detention Center in Depok, West Java, to serve out his term.
“His [Ahok’s] status is now that of a convict under the authority of the Cipinang prison.” Noor said as quoted by kompas.com on Wednesday.
Noor said the prosecutors were ready to transfer Ahok to the prison on Wednesday at 4 p.m. However, the warden at the prison delivered a letter to the prosecutors indicating he could not ensure the former governor’s safety or peace in the prison, although Noor would not reveal the details.
Noor only shared the prison warden’s concern that the transfer of Ahok would cause a disturbance in the prison because of the reactions of Ahok’s supporters and of the people who opposed him.
Noor made assurances that Ahok’s rights as a convict would be protected.
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