Corruption out of hand in Padang

PADANG, West Sumatra: Around 100 officials, active and retired, are suspected of being involved in corruption, a spokesman of the district attorney here said.

Khaidir Ramli said on Thursday that the office has since last year handled 57 cases involving the officials assigned to West Sumatra.

"The number of those involved is likely to increase," Khaidir said. "We could have over 100 suspects," as corruption cases rarely involve just one person.

Among cases which are being investigated are the alleged corruption in the city water company. (28)