Ex-regent charged with corruption

Ex-regent charged with corruption

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High
Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he
has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.

The suspect, who prosecutor's would only identify by his
initials AB, is charged with misusing the 2002 budget. But it was
not clear how much state money was involved.

"Based on testimonies by witnesses, there is sufficient
evidence to lay charges against the former regent," Azhar said.

The charge was decided on Dec. 11 after prosecutors questioned
another suspect, named only by his initial as NR, a former
treasurer with the administration.

When asked about the new evidence against the former regent,
Azhar refused to comment. --Antara