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Opinion 3 weeks ago
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Analysis: Ex-top prosecutor's exit strategy feels like political theatre
The legal saga surrounding former assistant attorney general for special crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah has entered yet another chapter. What began as one of Indonesia's highest-profile money laundering investigations has increasingly evolved into a politically charged legal battle, with the former senior prosecutor now appearing to pursue an exit strategy through the courts.
Politics 1 month ago
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Prabowo names new top prosecutor for special crimes after graft scandal
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed senior prosecutor Kuntadi as the new assistant attorney general for special crimes, replacing Febrie Ardriansyah, who was named a suspect in a corruption case that has put the country’s law enforcement institutions under intense scrutiny.
Politics 1 month ago
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Legal mire increases doubts about Febrie's graft probe
Observers caution that the unclear status of corruption investigations involving Febrie Adriansyah, a former top graft buster at the Attorney General's Office, may indicate that the cases have been politically compromised.
Archipelago 2 months ago
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Prosecutors demand 8.5 years' jail for Riau governor
Wahid is a defendant in a case relating to alleged corruption and extortion at Riau Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, Settlement and Land (PUPR-PKPP) Agency with two other defendants, agency head M Arif Setiawan and gubernatorial expert staff, Dani M Nursalam.
Politics 3 months ago
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Prosecutors reject Nadiem’s defense plea in Chromebook corruption case
Prosecutors rejected former education minister Nadiem Makarim’s defense plea at the Jakarta Corruption Court on Tuesday, maintaining that he had abused his authority and professional expertise for personal gain, as the defense prepared a final counterargument.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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Family alleges false accusation ahead of media exec's graft trial
The director of Gumpalannews.com is facing a trial over alleged graft in a 2022 Simeulue regency publication project that caused losses Rp 697.5 million (US$40,428), though a local media union leader has suggested ulterior motives behind the charges.
Asia & Pacific 4 months ago
South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case
Prosecutors allege the drone operation heightened military tensions with North Korea and risked exposing sensitive military information related to the mission and South Korea's capabilities after a drone crashed.
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