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Luxury facility scandal at Cibinong Prison

Overview

Ombudsman RI discovered luxury housing facilities at the Cibinong Class IIA Prison in Bogor, West Java. Investigators identified over 10 buildings resembling apartments or villas, equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, kitchens, televisions, refrigerators, and even a golf simulator. Some reports indicated that high-profile inmates paid fees to access these VVIP accommodations, with allegations of weekly extortion fees of approximately Rp150,000. During the inspection, investigators also reportedly found alcoholic beverages and encountered resistance from prison staff. Following a direct inspection by Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services Agus Andrianto on September 25, 2026, the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs (Kemenimipas) suspended five officials, including the head of the Cibinong Class IIA Prison, Wisnu Hani Putranto. The suspended group also includes the Head of Security and Order, the Section Head for Inmate Development, the Section Head for Security and Order, and the Head of General Affairs. The Directorate General of Corrections has launched an internal investigation involving approximately 90 people to reconcile discrepancies between Ministry findings and Ombudsman reports. This investigation has examined 55 inmates, including former police official Ferdy Sambo, and 35 employees. While the Directorate General of Corrections stated that some identified buildings serve as official staff residences or assimilation facilities, the Ombudsman and members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) have raised concerns regarding potential corruption and preferential treatment. Recent reports have specifically highlighted concerns regarding 13 residential buildings on the premises that were reportedly not recorded as state assets. During parliamentary hearings, it was revealed that the prison head ordered the removal of several luxury items following a ministerial visit, claiming they were not state-owned property.

Entities

Cibinong Class IIA Prison · Ombudsman RI · Ombudsman Republik Indonesia · Ferdy Sambo · Lapas Kelas IIA Cibinong

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 21 SOURCES] The Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services has deactivated the Head of the Cibinong Prison and four other structural officials. beritajatim.com · www.jpnn.com · disway.id · en.tempo.co · news.harianjogja.com · +16 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The Ombudsman RI found luxury housing clusters with apartment-like facilities at the Cibinong Class IIA Prison during a surprise inspection. beritajatim.com · www.jpnn.com · realita.co · redaksi.duta.co · analisis.republika.co.id · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives scheduled a hearing with the Director General of Corrections, the Ombudsman Chairman, and the Head of Cibinong Prison. www.jpnn.com · disway.id · news.okezone.com · news.harianjogja.com · www.archynewsy.com · +6 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Internal investigators found differences between the conditions reported by the Ombudsman and current observations. www.jawapos.com · www.radarbandung.id · www.viva.co.id · malutpost.id · news.okezone.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Minister Agus Andrianto is investigating allegations of luxury housing at the Cibinong Class IIA Prison. bangkaterkini.id · malutpost.id · www.suarasurabaya.net · www.matamata.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The investigation aims to determine if staff housing is being misused for inmate purposes. bangkaterkini.id · malutpost.id · www.suarasurabaya.net · www.matamata.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Directorate General of Corrections formed an internal investigation team on September 23, 2026. disway.id · www.archynewsy.com · news.harianjogja.com · www.medcom.id

Timeline

2 days ago

[CRIME] 30 sources
Cibinong Prison officials suspended over luxury facility scandal
Five officials at Cibinong Prison have been suspended after an Ombudsman inspection uncovered luxury apartment-style housing, alcohol, and fitness facilities inside the correctional facility.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ferdy Sambo's lawyer denies luxury housing claims at Cibinong Prison
Lawyers for Ferdy Sambo deny claims that he is using luxury housing at Cibinong Prison following an Ombudsman investigation into special facilities at the facility.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 24 sources
Cibinong Prison officials suspended over luxury housing scandal
Indonesia's Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs is investigating luxury, apartment-standard housing found at Cibinong Prison following an Ombudsman inspection. Five officials have been suspended.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 24 sources
Cibinong Prison luxury facilities uncovered by Ombudsman RI
Ombudsman RI discovered luxury apartment-like facilities at Cibinong Class IIA Prison, allegedly used by high-profile inmates. The agency has ordered the demolition of these units within one month.

Sources

antaranews.com · archynewsy.com · bali.jpnn.com · bangkaterkini.id · beritajatim.com · cenderawasihpos.jawapos.com · clovermedia.jp · cnbcindonesia.com · disway.id · dnaberita.com · duta.co · dutatv.com · era.id · gelora.co · globalcybernews.com · gopos.id · harianjogja.com · inews.id · inilampung.com · jabar.jpnn.com · jawapos.com · jpnn.com · jurnas.com · kapol.id · m.jpnn.com · malutpost.id · matabangsa.com · matamata.com · medcom.id · mediakampung.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · nasional.sindonews.com · okezone.com · prokalteng.jawapos.com · radarbandung.id · realita.co · republika.co.id · rri.co.id · senggang.republika.co.id · suarainvestor.com · suarasurabaya.net · sumeks.disway.id · ulasan.co · uzone.id · viva.co.id

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