Man arrested for presidential poll

Fri, 02 Jan 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANDUNG, West Java: A man in Cilbaligo, Cimahi, was arrested
by police Tuesday on suspicion of distributing unlawful ballot
sheets proposing a new president and vice president.

Zai, 20, was taken into custody at his home, where police also
confiscated dozens of the documents listing names of prospective
candidates.

Priangan police chief, Col. Soekamto, told the media here
Wednesday the ballots were printed under the logo of an
unrecognized organization called the Foundation of Islam in the
21st Century.

Antara reported the police are continuing their investigation,
which includes a lead that Zai's brother had accepted some of the
sheets.

There was no report specifying which law Zai would be charged
under. (mds)

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