Corruption Now, Pardon Later

A remission for Syaukani’s prison sentence draws public suspicion. Many people suspect it is part of a clemency package granted to Aulia Pohan.

September 1, 2010

THE VVIP room at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta suddenly became busy. Since morning, hospital administrators had been neatly putting things in order. On Friday two weeks ago, in the hospital room of Syaukani Hassan Rais, former Regent of Kutai Kartanegara, they waited for the arrival of presidential staff member Denny Indrayana and Justice & Human Rights Minister, Patrialis Akbar.

Denny arrived earlier, going directly to

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