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View all search resultsSyahrul-Yasin-Limpo
Politics 1 year ago
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Appeals court raises prison term for ex-minister Syahrul
The Jakarta High Court on Tuesday increased the prison sentence for former agriculture minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo, who was convicted of soliciting bribes from other officials at the Agriculture Ministry, following an appeal by prosecutors.
Politics 1 year ago
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Pressure grows on police to wrap up Firli’s extortion probe
Public pressure is mounting on the Jakarta Police to conclude its graft investigation into former KPK chief Firli Bahuri amid the antigraft body's ongoing leadership selection, following nine months of sluggish progress since he was named as a suspect November 2023.
Politics 1 year ago
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Activists urge KPK selection committee to oust problematic candidates
The shortlist of KPK commissioner candidates includes controversial figures like incumbent commissioners Johanis Tanak and Nurul Ghufron, both of whom have faced ethics probes from the KPK Supervisory Board for alleged ethics violations.
Politics 1 year ago
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Former agriculture minister gets 10 years in prison for bribery
Of the total Rp 44.3 billion and $30,000 Syahrul accepted, judges found that the former minister only used around Rp 14.1 billion and $30,000 for his personal use, as some expenses were deemed reasonable to be taken from the ministry's budget, despite the illicit method of obtaining the money.
Politics 1 year ago
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Court testimony puts KPK leadership selection in spotlight
At a hearing on June 19, former Agriculture Ministry secretary-general Kasdi Subagyono told the court that KPK commissioners Alexander Marwata and Nurul Ghufron had made some requests to officials at the ministry.
Politics 1 year ago
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12 years sought for ex-minister Syahrul in Agriculture Ministry corruption case
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutors have asked a court to sentence Syahrul Yasin Limpo, former agriculture minister and NasDem Party politician, to 12 years in prison for his role in a bribery case in the Agriculture Ministry.
Politics 1 year ago
Jokowi refuses to defend Syahrul as witness in ex-minister's graft trial
The President has refused his former agriculture minister's request to appear as a witness for the defense in Syahrul's corruption trial, with the Presidential Palace saying Jokowi had no knowledge of the ex-minister's personal affairs.
