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Cibinong Prison luxury housing cluster demolished in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia have demolished a cluster of unauthorized luxury residences discovered within the Cibinong prison complex in Bogor. The discovery followed an inspection by the Ombudsman, which revealed high-end apartments equipped with air conditioning, televisions, refrigerators, and sofas. The facilities also included a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool, and a golf simulator under construction.
Investigations indicated that some inmates, including businessmen serving corruption sentences, were using these accommodations. The luxury enclave was reportedly self-funded and lacked both state budget allocation and proper construction permits. Furthermore, an unlocked exit gate was found, posing a significant security risk for escapes.
In response to the scandal, the government suspended the prison director and four other high-ranking officials. Additionally, Mashudi, the Director General of Corrections, resigned from his position, citing moral responsibility for the oversight. The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is continuing to investigate the source of the funding used to build the illegal structures.
Entities
ANTARA · Bogor · Cibinong Prison · Corruption Eradication Commission · Directorate General of Correctional Institutions · Mashudi · Ministry of Immigration and Corrections · Ombudsman RI · Ombudsman of Indonesia · Prabowo Subianto · Rudi Setiawan
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The facility included a fully equipped gym and a golf simulator under construction. arcodelsur.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.t-online.de · www.cnbcindonesia.com · hoy.com.do · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The buildings were not funded by the state budget and lacked construction permits. www.tntvnews.pf · world-today-journal.com · www.gelora.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Preliminary investigations revealed that some inmates using the facilities were businessmen serving corruption sentences. arcodelsur.com · montecristinoticias.com · hoy.com.do
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government suspended the prison director and four other high-ranking officials. arcodelsur.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.t-online.de · hoy.com.do
- [● 6 SOURCES] The apartments featured amenities such as living rooms, sofas, televisions, refrigerators, and air conditioning. arcodelsur.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.tntvnews.pf · www.t-online.de · www.cnbcindonesia.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] An unlocked exit gate posed a serious risk of escape and uncontrolled access. arcodelsur.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.t-online.de · hoy.com.do
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Ombudsman discovered a row of small apartments hidden within the Cibinong prison grounds. arcodelsur.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.tntvnews.pf · www.t-online.de · world-today-journal.com · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] Director General of Corrections Mashudi resigned from his position following the scandal. news.republika.co.id