Indonesia Tears Down Luxury Compound Inside Prison
Indonesian authorities used excavators to destroy 10 luxury villas inside Cibinong prison after discovering inmates lived in lavish conditions. The compound featured double beds, air conditioning, big-screen TVs, swimming pools, and gyms. Five prison officials have been suspended as investigators examine whether prisoners paid bribes to access these special facilities. The demolition followed public outcry and a preliminary investigation that found an abuse of authority within the facility located outside Jakarta.
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- ✓ Authorities demolished 10 luxury units inside Cibinong prison using an excavator.
- ✓ The luxury facilities included big-screen TVs, double beds, swimming pools, and air conditioning.
- ✓ Five prison officials were suspended following the discovery of the compound.
- ✓ The luxury compound was located at Cibinong prison outside Jakarta.
What changed
Authorities have now physically demolished the luxury units and suspended five officials.
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Indonesia Demolishes Luxury Prison Villas Following Corruption Probe
Indonesian authorities used excavators to destroy 10 luxury villas inside Cibinong prison after discovering inmates lived in lavish conditions. The compound featured double beds, air conditioning, big-screen TVs, swimming pools, and gyms. Five prison officials have been suspended as investigators examine whether prisoners paid bribes to access these special facilities. The demolition followed public outcry and a preliminary investigation that found an abuse of authority within the facility located outside Jakarta.
Why it matters
Indonesian prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates buy preferential treatment. This scandal highlights a sharp contrast between VIP amenities and the reality of overcrowded facilities.
What is confirmed
- Authorities demolished 10 luxury units inside Cibinong prison using an excavator.
- The luxury facilities included big-screen TVs, double beds, swimming pools, and air conditioning.
- Five prison officials were suspended following the discovery of the compound.
- The luxury compound was located at Cibinong prison outside Jakarta.
- Investigators are probing whether inmates paid for access to the units.
Still unconfirmed
- Inmates had access to alcohol inside the luxury villas.
- The demolition order was issued on Wednesday.
What to watch next
- Results of the corruption probe regarding bribery payments
- Formal charges against the five suspended officials
- Government reports on wider prison systemic reforms
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- The New York Times — Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury
- aljazeera.com — Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
- BBC — Watch: Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
- Newser — Indonesia Tears Down Luxury Compound Inside Prison
- The Independent — Is this the plushest prison in the world? Double beds, TVs and swimming pool discovered inside Indonesian jail
- www.theguardian.com — Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells | Indonesia
- www.straitstimes.com — Indonesia suspends prison officials over luxury inmate cells ...
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