Indonesia probes alleged luxury facilities for inmates at West Java prison
- SINGAPORE: Indonesian authorities are investigating allegations that inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to luxurious accommodation and facilities, following findings by the Indonesian Ombudsman.
- The government body discovered a cluster of residential units separate from the prison's regular detention cells during a surprise inspection on Sep 23, Indonesian media reported.
- Tempo reported that around 13 residences of different types were found behind the prison chief's official residence, with a number of inmates found inside the units.
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- SINGAPORE: Indonesian authorities are investigating allegations that inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to luxurious accommodation and facilities, following findings by the Indonesian Ombudsman.
- The government body discovered a cluster of residential units separate from the prison's regular detention cells during a surprise inspection on Sep 23, Indonesian media reported.
- Tempo reported that around 13 residences of different types were found behind the prison chief's official residence, with a number of inmates found inside the units.
Sources: CNA