RI proposes int'l drive against graft

RI proposes int'l drive against graft

JAKARTA: Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh has proposed
international sanctions for countries that provide sanctuary for
graft suspects, terrorists and other transnational criminals.

He said on Friday he made the proposal at a recent meeting of
attorneys general from Asia and Europe in Shenzen, China.

"We have all agreed that no country should benefit from
criminal acts. Therefore, we must increase our cooperation to
fight international crime, including terrorism and corruption,"
Abdul Rahman said.

Numerous Indonesian graft suspects have fled the country with
their wealth to avoid justice. The government has attempted to
sign extradition treaties with a number of countries, but has
found it difficult to strike deals because of differences in
legal systems.

"At the next meeting, which is scheduled to take place in
Indonesia next year, we should discuss a mechanism for
punishment," Abdul Rahman said. -- JP