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Indonesia Tears Down Luxury Compound Inside Prison
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- Indonesian authorities ordered the demolition of a luxury compound inside Cibinong Prison near Jakarta, which was allegedly providing preferential treatment to favored inmates.
- Workers removed high-end furniture and appliances, and several prison buildings were demolished after investigators found facilities including a gym, a golf simulator under construction, and luxury vehicles.
- The prison, one of the most crowded on Java Island with over 1,800 inmates, faced intense scrutiny following a surprise inspection by the government's Ombudsman office that revealed homestay-like accommodations.
- Five structural officials, including the prison chief, have been suspended in connection with the findings of luxury facilities within the prison compound.
