Puteh barred from leaving Jakarta

Puteh barred from leaving Jakarta

JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
officially executed on Wednesday a change in corruption criminal
Abdullah Puteh's status to that of "city arrest", due to health
concerns, KPK prosecutor Khaidir Ramli said.

He said his office was responsible for making sure that Puteh,
who was suspended as Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam governor late last
year, would not leave Jakarta.

Puteh was granted a 30-day-long city arrest status by the
Jakarta High Court on Monday in response to a request from his
family and lawyers concerning the convicted criminal's poor
health.

Puteh, who was sentenced to 10 years for corruption, is in
hospital after undergoing surgery. The new status, which is
effective until May 11, means Puteh must not leave Jakarta after
being discharged from the hospital. --Antara