TNI starts probe into chopper deal

TNI starts probe into chopper deal

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) is investigating
alleged irregularities in the US$21.6 million purchase of four
Russian-made helicopters ordered by the Army.

TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said the internal probe
focused on procedural violations in the deal.

"We haven't gotten that far," Endriartono said when asked
whether the TNI had named any suspects in the case. "We found
there was nothing wrong with Army officials, so will look into
procedural flaws."

A House of Representatives inquiry team disclosed collective
violations committed by state officials in the deal and will file
a report with the police on the case. -- JP