Six detained for Rp2.5b corruption

JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police have detained six suspects for their alleged roles in the Rp 2.5 billion (US$265,957) corruption case in Sarolangun regency, Jambi province.

The suspects -- comprising government officials and building contractors -- are being charged with marking up the cost of a construction of a pontoon bridge in Sarolangun.

Jambi Police chief Brig. Gen. Soewadji said on Saturday the police had been questioning the suspects since Wednesday. -- Antara