indonesia Weighs Controversial Pardon for Corrupt Officials Indonesia is grappling with a bold new approach to fighting corruption: offering pardons to convicted officials and even suspects who return stolen state assets. This unprecedented move, announced by Chief Legal Affairs Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra, shifts the focus from customary punishment to recovering misappropriated funds. The plan, … Read more
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