Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Five Indonesian prison officials were suspended after an ombudsman inspection revealed luxury apartment-style facilities at the Cibinong prison near Jakarta. Investigators discovered amenities such as air conditioning, large televisions, and a golf simulator in units originally intended for staff housing. The incident has intensified public scrutiny regarding corruption and preferential treatment for wealthy or well-connected inmates within Indonesia's correctional system.
- ▪Indonesia's ombudsman found more than 10 residential units with luxury amenities at Cibinong prison during a surprise inspection on September 23.
- ▪Five structural officials, including the prison chief, were suspended for their suspected involvement in allowing prisoners access to these special facilities.
- ▪The buildings were originally designated as official housing for prison personnel but were allegedly converted for inmate use.
- ▪Lawmakers and anti-corruption groups are urging authorities to identify the specific prisoners who occupied the units and determine if bribes were paid.
- ▪The discovery highlights ongoing issues with overcrowding and corruption in Indonesia's prisons, where affluent inmates have long been accused of buying privileges.
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A screenshot from the Indonesian Ombudsman’s offical Facebook page showing the facilities inhabited by some inmates. Photograph: Ombudsman Republik Indonesia/FacebookView image in fullscreenA screenshot from the Indonesian Ombudsman’s offical Facebook page showing the facilities inhabited by some inmates. Photograph: Ombudsman Republik Indonesia/FacebookIndonesiaDouble beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cellsIndonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through briberyAssociated PressWed 30 Sep 2026 01.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFive Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators found an apartment-style compound complete with airconditioners,…
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