MAJ. Gen. (ret) Muchdi Purwoprandjono could not hold back his emotion. On Tuesday last week, when the judiciary panel of the South Jakarta District Court adjourned its session as the muezzin’s call to midday prayer was heard, Muchdi took the opportunity to approach his attorney, Luthfie Hakim. “I’ll speak to the press later,” he said.

The former deputy for consolidation of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) seemed to perceive “signs