The Crane Corruption Case
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Richard Joost Lino's life has lately resembled a roller coaster ride. At a seminar in an upscale hotel not so long ago, he spoke on the country's economic situation, boasting that Pelindo II, the state-owned company he headed, was a solid entity worth trillions of rupiah. At the same seminar, Vice President Jusuf Kalla, clearly aware that Lino was under suspicion for corruption, lamented that he was often seen as backing Lino. In reality, Kalla joked, 'backing' meant he was behind Lino, "but I'm always ahead of Pak Lino."
Unfortunately, Lino was not to enjoy his reputation for long. In mid-December, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) indicted him for corruption, and Pelindo II's board of commissioners abruptly dismissed him from office. He filed for a pretrial hearing, but it will be an uphill battle.
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Richard Joost Lino's life has lately resembled a roller coaster ride. At a seminar in an upscale hotel not so long ago, he spoke on the country's economic situation, boasting that Pelindo II, the state-owned company he headed, was a solid entity worth trillions of rupiah. At the same seminar, Vice President Jusuf Kalla, clearly aware that Lino was under suspicion for corruption, lamented that he was often seen as backing Lino. In reality, Kalla jok
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