Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through bribery.
TL;DR
- Five Indonesian prison officials suspended after a luxury compound for inmates was discovered at Cibinong prison.
- The compound included apartment-style units with air conditioners, big-screen TVs, sofas, dining areas, and a gym.
- Investigators are probing whether the buildings, originally for staff, were converted for inmate use, possibly involving bribery.
- The incident highlights long-standing concerns about corruption and preferential treatment for affluent prisoners in Indonesia.