JOPINUS’S campaign to become top dog in Simalungun regency has been underway for some time. Before getting involved in politics, the 42-year-old was an army officer. According to documents received by Tempo, he last held the rank of lieutenant-colonel before his resignation in September 2009, while his last posting was with the Military Police’s Central Detachment.

Jopinus appears to have prospered during his career. Based on the asset decla