Geologists face fraud lawsuit

Geologists face fraud lawsuit

JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Prosecutor Office is now preparing to file a lawsuit against nine geologists who allegedly falsified the results of a reclamation survey for Pantai Kapuk, a coastal area in West Jakarta.

"The nine geologists are from a noted university in Bandung, West Java. They are accused of having forged the survey results for the reclamation of Pantai Kapuk," Suyoto, the chief prosecutor, said.

Suyoto refused to reveal the name of the university and the identities of the geologists and the party which suffered due to the falsification of the information in the report.

"We are still studying the case so we cannot release any further statements on this matter. But one thing for sure is that there will be three dossiers on the case," Suyoto said. (mas)