35 Jambi councillors investigated for graft

Thu, 28 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAMBI: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office is currently investigating
an alleged corruption case involving 35 current and former
members of the Kerinci council.

The 11 current and 24 former councillors are being questioned
over charges of embezzling state money worth Rp 1.3 billion
(US$144,444) during their 1999-2004 term.

They allegedly stole the state money from a regional pension
fund, prosecutor's office head Andi Ashari said. -- JP

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