Akbar's Miraculous Escape

Allegations of Akbar Tandjung's involvement in the misuse of Bulog non-budgetary funds are beginning to subside. But will allegations of Golkar's involvement in the scandal also subside?

April 9, 2002

Akbar Tandjung has demonstrated the power of his position as Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) speaker and Head of the Golkar Party. On Friday April 5, 2002, the Central Jakarta District Court judicial panel presiding over Akbar's trial discharged him from his detention cell at the Attorney General's Office (AGO). Akbar is currently on trial for his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of Rp40 billion in State Logistics Agency (B

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