The price is right

The price is right

From Media Indonesia

The Indonesian people are angered by Edy Tansil's notorious escape from prison. He, who was sentenced to 20 years in jail for corruption involving Rp 1.3 trillion, has committed at least four sins:

* He pocketed a Rp 1.3 trillion loan from Bapindo.

* He bribed the team of judges during his trial (the bribery case is still under investigation).

* He received special treatment in the Cipinang prison. His cell was like a hotel room furnished with luxury goods. This special treatment is contrary to "equality before law".

* He escaped spectacularly from Cipinang prison.

All these criminal acts occurred in spite of the strict regulations being enforced by the country. I cannot help ask: How could Edy Tansil so easily deceive government personnel? The answer must be "money". Money works wonders.

Truly, our judicial institutions have been tarnished by the unpopular acts of Edy Tansil. Edy Tansil's escape is really a disaster. The President has issued an order to capture the fugitive.

Many people have commented angrily on Tansil's brutality. Most Indonesians, when asked, want the death punishment for Edy Tansil.

SYAHRIL

Jakarta