Farcical trial

Farcical trial
of Akbar Tandjung

From Koran Tempo

Securing justice in this country seems a difficult task, even
more so in the case of the misappropriation of State Logistics
Agency (Bulog) funds allegedly involving Akbar Tandjung.

Few would believe Akbar's claim that the Rp 50 billion (for a
food program for the poor) was "kept" by Winfred Simatupang. Who
would keep such a huge amount of cash at home for three years?

Absurdly, the prosecutors, judges and police in the case
readily believe the ridiculous confession, which was obviously
meant to save the defendant.

So, be prepared to be disappointed by the verdict on Akbar's
appeal, which will "definitely" exonerate him from all charges.
Goodbye justice and welcome to the era of the corruption and
moral degradation of Indonesian officials.

PUTU SUDI ATMAJA
Denpasar, Bali