Hundreds of bank deals suspicious

Hundreds of bank deals suspicious

BOGOR, West Java: The Financial Transaction Report and
Analysis Center (PPATK) has reported 289 bank transactions deemed
suspicious to law enforcers.

Of the cases, 20 have been heard in courts and sentences
handed down on defendants.

PPATK chief Yunus Husein said the center identified
transactions that were connected with crimes; mostly deceit and
corruption.

In the wake of the nationwide antigraft drive, the center is
analyzing 60 suspicious bank transactions upon the request of the
Corruption Eradication Commission, Yunus said.

The center also detected five bank transactions related to
terrorist activities. -- JP