FROM the trial of Adj. Comr. Sri Sumartini and Sjahril Djohan, we saw the worrying tale of the legal mafia in this nation. Legal officials—police officers, prosecutors, judges and attorneys—are biting the hand that feeds them. In a carefree fashion, they change articles, reduce charges and share out the proceeds of their crimes.

A name often mentioned by witnesses in court was none other than prosecutor Cyrus Sinaga. There are indications th