Lessons from the Riady Plea Bargain

Indonesia has much to learn from other countries in terms of applying an efficient and economical legal system.

January 23, 2001

AN AGREEMENT between James Riady and the US Justice Department was reached last week. The investigation by law enforcement officers into this Indonesian tycoon came to an end after the Lippo Group chairman pleaded guilty to making illegal foreign campaign contributions. He may now have to pay fines and perform 400 hours of community service. Under these terms, the US government's case against James is over, and he can visit the US again after a

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