Out of Pocket? Perish the Thought

Out of 17 properties belonging to fugitive Tommy, the public prosecutor has officially sealed just two. Although better late than never, this government official must act quickly to seize Tommy’s other assets

November 20, 2000

THE law not only missed the boat, but was also left floundering in the wake of Tommy Suharto’s getaway. As of these past couple of weeks, Tommy has become the nation’s most wanted man. But it’s only recently that the public prosecutor’s office has dared to show some backbone by seizing assets owned by the favorite son of the disgraced former New Order strongman. A week ago on Tuesday, two of Tommy’s houses on Jalan Y

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