Running Dry
The case against former Pertamina boss Faisal Abda'oe concerning the Java pipeline project was dropped after he died on June 19. Now, other suspects may escape punishment.
June 25, 2002
Despite the reform era, corruption is still rampant in Indonesia. One factor contributing to this widespread corruption is the reluctance of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) to investigate corruption cases. Reports have emerged that investigations into one of the nation's largest corruption casesthe Pertamina Java pipeline projectcould be terminated following the June 19 death of former Pertamina president director Faisal Abda'oe.
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