THE second-floor auditorium at the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) looked empty last week. The tables were neatly arranged and decorated, but there were no signs they would be used any time soon.

That morning, an internal farewell party was supposed to be held for BPK Chairman Hadi Poernomo, who had just begun his retirement. The event was suddenly cancelled, and no official reason was given to the BPK staff and employees.

But one person had witnessed