LAST Monday, after being investigated for 14 hours, Governor Suwarna was surprised to receive some unpleasant news. We are placing you under arrest, said O.H. Napitupilu, an investigator for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

The interrogation room fell silent, the 62-year-old Suwarna was weary and he submitted in defeat. That night the arrest order was signed by KPK Deputy Chairman Tumpak Hatorangan Panggabean. It was only a matter of t