Gold smugglers released on bail

Gold smugglers released on bail

TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang prosecutor's office released
four alleged gold smugglers on bail Wednesday.

The suspects were reportedly caught by Soekarno-Hatta
International Airport customs officers attempting to smuggle
204,05 kilograms of gold bars in January.

Edward Worotikan, head of the prosecutor's office, said the
four -- Herman Lee, 37, Kohar, 57, Arman Tjakra, 39 and Hasim 55
-- were released on bail after promising not to flee the country
and to be cooperative in the investigation process.

He would not disclose the amount of bail required.

The four were allegedly caught with 177 gold bars and 17 gold
plates worth Rp 14 billion (US$127,272) as they were on their way
to Singapore.

"Their dossiers have already been handed over by police to the
Tangerang prosecutor's office," he said. (41/emf)