Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry

Notably, a prison compound in Indonesia has been demolished after public outcry after the discovery of luxury apartments within the penitentiary.

Key points

• Investigators documented finding luxury facilities in Cibinong Prison in Bogor, near Jakarta, allegedly employed by favoured inmates during a surprise inspection on 23 September.
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• The incident has drawn widespread public attention and renewed scrutiny of Indonesia's prisons.
• The units contained amenities including air conditioners, big-screen televisions, refrigerators, sofas and dining areas.
• Although prison authorities claim they were for staff, authorities stated the residences appeared to house inmates.

Notably, the units contained amenities including air conditioners, big-screen televisions, refrigerators, sofas and dining areas. Investigators additionally noted finding a gym, a golf simulator under construction and luxury vehicles in the complex.

Notably, the incident has drawn widespread public attention and renewed scrutiny of Indonesia's prisons. It have long faced allegations that wealthy or well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through bribery. You are now after Prisons.

Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. You are now after Indonesia.

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