Priceless Tales

May 28, 2001

There is an old story that Indonesia's first president Sukarno hoarded funds to foment revolution. They say that before he was toppled, he managed to move them abroad into several banks in Europe. The believers in this tale now include President Abdurrahman Wahid. He is one of many now trying to find the stashed loot.

Worth about US$135 million to US$15 billion, the treasure was generated from funds to finance anti-imperialist campaigns in Wes

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