Official queried over election funds

Official queried over election funds

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A government official here was
detained by the local prosecutor's office for allegedly
embezzling Rp 186 million (US$65,000) from the May general
election fund.

Head of Kendari Prosecutor's Office Kamaruddin said that the
35-year-old official, identified only as AM, was liable under the
1971 Corruption Law which carries a maximum penalty of lifetime
imprisonment or a maximum fine of Rp 30 million.

"We are still conducting an investigation, and we'll soon
finish a dossier of him and submit it to the court," Kamaruddin
was quoted by Antara as saying.

AM was an official at the local regency administration and
treasurer of Kendari's election committee. (aan)