Eddy Tansil escape no surprise

Eddy Tansil escape no surprise

From Jayakarta

Eddy Tansil's recent escape from Cipinang prison wasn't
surprising. Anything can happen in Indonesia. What did surprise
me was that just when the justice minister wanted to transfer
Eddy Tansil to Nusakambangan prison in Central Java, the Cipinang
warden let him walk out. What is really going on here?

Two things, I believe, led to Tansil's escape. First, the
prison chief might have received enough money from Eddy Tansil to
support him for life. Second, it is likely the prison chief
received orders from on high. The logic is that the warden isn't
stupid.

I agree with Major Gen. Imam Utomo, the commander of the 5th
Military Command/Brawijaya, who said Eddy Tansil should be shot
dead if he tries to resist re-arrest. The people who helped
facilitated his escape should also be severely punished.

Agus Wiyoto, a taxi driver, was shot dead by highway patrolmen
in Purwakarta for failing to pay the toll. This wouldn't happen
to Eddy Tansil simply because he has strong backing. The law is
no longer the upholder of justice. Anything can be solved if
money is involved.

BANDI

Jakarta