Relative Presidential Predicament
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should not feel deterred when it investigates the tax scandal allegedly involving the president's brother-in-law, Arif Budi Sulistyo. Joko Widodo's promise not to interfere in this major bribery case should be held in full not only by the president, but also by all government officials. The rumor of a presidential aide trying to 'hush up' the case should not influence the KPK.
February 28, 2017
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should not feel deterred when it investigates the tax scandal allegedly involving the president's brother-in-law, Arif Budi Sulistyo. Joko Widodo's promise not to interfere in this major bribery case should be held in full not only by the president, but also by all government officials. The rumor of a presidential aide trying to 'hush up' the case should not influence the KPK.
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