Students want probe of Rp28b scam

BATAM, Riau: As many as 30 student representatives from four universities and colleges in Batam, Riau, have urged the local prosecutor's office to arrest all related parties involved in a Rp 28 billion scam.

The students also demanded that the development of the Batam Legislative Council's building be suspended until the investigation is completed into the alleged mark-up case.

The protesters said Batam Mayor Nyak Kadir should resign if he fails to respond to their demands within a week.

Local senior prosecutor I Gede Sudiatmaja, who received the students on Wednesday, pledged to summon those accused of involvement in the scandal on Thursday for questioning.

Ifan Hutasoid, one of the student representatives, said they would keep on monitoring the legal action taken on the case.

"We have found a connection between the construction of the council's office and a political deal between the administration and Golkar Party," he said.

The evidence on the case was revealed by Batam Corruption Watch, Ifan said --JP