With Suharto Out, Tommy Takes the Blow

Tommy Suharto, who in the past was granted freedom by the courts, is now sentenced to 18 months in prison. Will the law also be able to snare other Suharto relatives and cronies?

October 2, 2000

HISTORY sometimes unexpectedly may take a sudden turn. As proof, Tommy Suharto, whose business reached its glories at the same time his father reigned as president, now must spend his time in prison. Based on the verdict of the Supreme Court of Justice—reports on which made the headlines last week—Tommy along with his partner, Ricardo Gelael, has been sentenced to a period of 1 year and 6 months prison time respectively for the State

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