Prosecutors: Indonesian ex-agriculture minister forced staff to steal ministry's funds for him — BenarNews
Authorities charged Syahrul Yasin Limpo, who allegedly pocketed U.S. $2.8 million, with taking bribes and extortion.
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Authorities charged Syahrul Yasin Limpo, who allegedly pocketed U.S. $2.8 million, with taking bribes and extortion.
A senior party officials says that the election, which was won decisively by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, was tainted by “abuse of power.”
The anti-graft agency’s oversight council has demanded the resignation of Firli Bahuri, who is currently suspended.
The appointment comes after the ex-commissioner was named a suspect in a corruption case involving the former agriculture minister.
Johnny G. Plate is accused of taking nearly $1.2 million in kickbacks related to the construction of thousands of telecoms towers in remote parts of the archipelago.