Archive: 15 July 2024
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Mon, 15 Jul 2024, 18:14 WIB
Former Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption
Former agriculture minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Indonesia's anti-graft court for misappropriating over $900,000 in public funds through extortion, bribery, and abuse of power. The court found he systematically coerced ministry officials and vendors to surrender funds for personal luxuries including luxury cars, jewellery, and private jets. Prosecutors documented $2.7 million collected between 2020–2023, undermining government anti-corruption efforts.