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Indonesia corruption

The Malang Tragedy: What It Reveals About Indonesian Politics
By Rizal Ramli
The recent tragedy at Kanjuruhan Stadium reflects a much larger question of power and accountability.

Police Accountability in the Spotlight After Indonesian Stadium Stampede
By Sebastian Strangio
Will the deadly stadium stampede in East Java prompt prompt genuine reform within the National Police?

The Scandal at Indonesian Charity Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT)
By James Guild
An investigation by the news magazine Tempo highlights the importance both of a free media and an empowered financial watchdog.

Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company
By Niniek Karmini
The confiscation was part of government attempts to recover the outstanding debt of PT Timor Putra Nasional, a carmaker owned by Tommy Suharto.

COVID-19 Testing Scam Hits Indonesian Airport
By Harsh Mahaseth
Those involved have gained as much as $125,000 from washing and reusing nasal test swabs.

Will Financial Scandals Undermine Indonesia’s Model of Economic Development?
By James Guild
Corruption within state-run enterprises threatens to tarnish the country's mixed development model.

Awards for Indonesian Judges Raise Conflict of Interest Questions
By Richard Borsuk
The awards, along with recent high-level corruption arrests, have spurred a rare discussion of conflict of interest in Indonesia.

Another Indonesian Minister Detained on Bribery Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Juliari Batubara is the fourth serving or former minister of President Joko Widodo's government to be arrested for corruption.

Indonesian Minister Arrested in Lobster Larvae Probe
By Sebastian Strangio
The arrest of Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo shows that Indonesia's anti-corruption body is still a force to be feared.

The Trouble With Indonesia’s Infrastructure Obsession
By Trissia Wijaya and Samuel Nursamsu
The state's narrative of economic development oversimplifies complex structural problems.

Battling Corruption in Indonesia’s Elections
By Donal Fariz
While the vote was largely free and fair, there are issues that Indonesian authorities must address before the next election.

The Natural Resource Oligarchy Funding Indonesia’s Election
By Ian Morse
Indonesia’s natural resource industry funds both campaigns – which may be why it remains free from debate.