Indonesian Ombudsman Chairman Hery Susanto Arrested in Rp 1.5 Billion Nickel Mining Corruption Case

The Indonesian Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has arrested and named the Chairman of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, Hery Susanto, as a suspect in a high-profile corruption case. The arrest, which took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, comes as a significant blow to the administrative watchdog, as Susanto had been in his … Read more

Gubernur Riau Abdul Wahid Segera Disidang Kasus ‘Jatah Preman’ Rp 7 Miliar | KPK Limpah ke Penuntutan

Jakarta, Indonesia – Former Governor of Riau province, Abdul Wahid, is set to face trial on charges of corruption related to alleged extortion of subordinates within the Riau Provincial Government. The case, which has garnered significant attention in Indonesia, reached a critical stage on Monday, March 2, 2026, with the transfer of case files and … Read more

Prosecutor Scolds Witness in Chromebook Case: No Need to Smile

: Analysis of Source Material Core Topic: This article reports on a court hearing related to a corruption case involving the procurement of Chromebooks⁢ and Chrome⁤ Device ⁢Management (CDM) by the Indonesian ⁣ministry of Education,Culture,Research,and Technology (Kemendikbudristek). It details⁤ a moment in the trial where a prosecution witness was reprimanded for inappropriate behavior ⁢(smirking) during … Read more

Chromebook Case Witness Admits $7,000 Payment After Leaving Post

A sweeping‌ corruption‍ case involving the Indonesian ​Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology ⁢(Kemendikbudristek) has come to light, with allegations ‍of over 2.1 trillion⁤ Rupiah in state financial losses. The case centers around the digitalization of education programs spanning from 2019 to 2022. Recent court proceedings revealed that several individuals allegedly benefited from the … Read more