Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Summary
Indonesian officials found luxury living spaces with air conditioning, TVs, and cars inside a prison near Jakarta, where some prisoners lived separately from regular inmates. Five prison officials, including the prison chief, were suspended as investigations continue into possible corruption and misuse of prison facilities.Key Facts
- Investigators discovered apartment-style units with amenities like sofas, dining areas, a gym, and a golf simulator being built inside Cibinong prison near Jakarta.
- These units looked like homes or villas rather than prison cells and were used by certain prisoners.
- Five prison officials, including the prison chief, have been suspended over the findings.
- The prison holds a mix of inmates, including those convicted of corruption.
- The buildings were originally meant for prison staff housing but may have been converted illegally for prisoner use.
- Authorities questioned dozens of prisoners and staff as part of the investigation.
- Public and anti-corruption groups demand identifying which prisoners had special access and whether bribes were involved.
- Indonesian prisons have faced long-standing issues with overcrowding and corruption allowing wealthy prisoners to get better treatment.
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