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Indonesia Probes Alleged Luxury Facilities for Inmates at West Java Prison
Investigators found apartment-style units, luxury cars and a gym inside the prison complex, and officials questioned 52 inmates as probes into possible bribery continued.
- On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Indonesian Ombudsman discovered a cluster of luxury residential units for inmates at Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, during a surprise inspection separate from regular detention cells.
- Investigators found at least 10 residential units behind Cibinong Prison Chief Wisnu Hani Putranto's home, where inmates allegedly occupied apartment-style rooms equipped with air-conditioning, televisions, sofas, and refrigerators.
- Luxury vehicles, a gym, and a golf simulator under construction were also discovered at the site, with one inmate allegedly paying 160,000 rupiah weekly for access to these privileges.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections Inspector General Commissioner General Rudi Setiawan announced the suspension of five structural officials, including the prison warden, for alleged responsibility in the incidents.
- Authorities questioned 52 inmates and scheduled interviews with 54 staff members as part of the investigation, while lawmakers called for a parliamentary inquiry into potential corruption and abuse of authority at the facility.
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Inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to apartment-style rooms as well as a gym and a golf simulator, according to findings by the Indonesian Ombudsman.
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