A 1996 black Volvo 850 stopped in the parking lot of Nusantara II Building, home of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Senayan, Jakarta. A man dressed in brown trousers stepped out of the car, followed by three others, each sturdy in stature. Seconds later, they were joined by three more tough-looking men.

The group walked to the first floor of the building, where the DPR Honor Council’s session room is located. The man in the brown trou