Thwarting The Dark Forces

Massive reconstruction projects in Aceh and Nias are riddled with corrupt practices. One modus is known as escorting the groom.

December 27, 2005

THERE are many ways to reap profits from reconstruction projects in Aceh. This story is about one unsavory practice used to make a bundle. In one example of this practice, a group of business people attended a project tender event in Aceh. They had brought proposals with them. However, behind the scenes, one of them was already selected as the winner.

Projects worth billions of rupiah are up for bids. In Aceh, people call it intat lintho, said Ku

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