NGOs demand speedy probe

Wed, 16 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SEMARANG: The central government should expedite a probe into an
alleged corruption case involving Temanggung Regent Totok Ary
Prabowo, representatives of 35 Non-Governmental Organizations
said on Tuesday.

"In order to speed up the probe, the central government has to
issue a permit that will allow police to investigate the regent,"
group spokesman Irianto said.

Totok has been accused of allegedly embezzling Rp 11.6 billion
(US$1.28 million) from the region's 2004 election fund.

Central Java Governor Mardiyanto said police had already
spoken with 20 district heads, seven members of the General
Elections Commission (KPU) and four former councillors regarding
the case. -- JP

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