THE controversial 2006 acquisition of second-hand Japanese railroad cars is once again testing the seriousness of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in wiping out bribery. The KPK often appears reluctant to handle cases involving influential people. The investigation into this alleged corruption case, which incurred an estimated Rp10-16 billion loss to the state, is just one of the latest examples.

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