Subdistrict chief sacked for graft

PALU, Central Sulawesi: Governor Abdul Azis Lamadjido has dismissed a subdistrict (camat) chief for embezzling government funds earmarked for the development of impoverished villages.

The subdistrict chief of Bunta, identified by Antara as AH, embezzled Rp 1.3 million (US$594) from the Rp 340 million ($155,464.1) development fund allocated for Bunta, said Pargio, Secretary to the Central Sulawesi Administration.

He said AH diverted the funds for other purposes and to enrich himself.

Pargio said AH has been removed from his duty and has been moved to the Banggai regency administration as an ordinary staff member. He said AH has returned Rp 765,000 of the funds he stole and promised to return the rest.