Avoiding Jail Time

Dozens of local administration officials charged with corruption remain at large. Prosecutors act only after they become the focus of public attention.

May 16, 2012

SOPIAN Setipu opened the meeting with a shaky voice. In front of him, former East Lampung regent Satono sat transfixed, his wife and child sitting next to him. While Sopian spoke, the three remained silent. Santonos face appeared tense, particularly when Sopian read out quotes from the Supreme Courts decision.

Are you ready to be sentenced?" Sopian asked, in order to break the ice at the meeting on that Tuesday on March 20. Satono replied: I am rea

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