Ex governor's son arrested for corruption

Ex governor's son arrested for corruption

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Zayat Kaimoeddin, the son of former Southeast Sulawesi governor La Ode Kaimoeddin, was arrested on Tuesday evening for alleged corruption.

The Southeast Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office said it had strong evidence linking Zayat to corruption involving Rp 200 million (US$24,390).

Prosecutor's office chief intelligence assistant Muh. Safir said that Zayat, formerly a top official at the provincial transportation office, was allegedly assisted by La Tara Patra in conducting the corruption.

Tara has been named a suspect and is currently be tried at the Kendari District Court. He and other witnesses have implicated Zayat. -- Antara