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Corruption Inmate Dies of Heart Attack After Breakfast in Bandung Prison

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A corruption inmate died of a heart attack at Kebonwaru Penitentiary in Bandung after eating breakfast porridge.
  • The inmate, Prasetyo, had a history of heart disease and was transferred from Sukabumi to Bandung.
  • Prison officials confirmed his death, stating he was rushed to Santo Yusuf Hospital but passed away.

A corruption inmate at Kebonwaru Penitentiary in Bandung died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack shortly after eating breakfast porridge. The inmate, identified as Prasetyo, was a former Head of the Sukabumi Regency Environmental Agency.

According to the Head of Kebonwaru Penitentiary, Mashuri Alwi, Prasetyo was rushed to Santo Yusuf Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead by doctors at 8:00 AM. Alwi confirmed that the inmate had a pre-existing heart condition and had been advised by doctors that he could experience another attack.

Prasetyo had been transferred to the Kebonwaru Penitentiary from Warungkiara Penitentiary in Sukabumi due to his declining health. Alwi mentioned that the inmate required monthly medical check-ups at the hospital during his time in Sukabumi. The prison had initially hesitated to accept the transfer due to his poor health condition.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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