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Indonesian Attorney General Rotates 14 High Prosecutors

From Tempo · (3d ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesia's Attorney General, Sanitiar Burhanuddin, has reshuffled 14 High Prosecutors across the country.
  • The changes, effective April 13, 2026, involve 53 prosecutors in total, including the transfer of Riono Budisantoso from Director of Prosecution for Special Crimes to Head of the High Prosecutor's Office of Bangka Belitung Islands.

The Attorney General's Office has initiated a significant rotation of 14 High Prosecutors, a move aimed at revitalizing leadership and ensuring efficient prosecution across various regions. This extensive reshuffling, involving 53 prosecutors in total, underscores the Attorney General's commitment to maintaining a dynamic and responsive legal system. The decision, formalized on April 13, 2026, reflects a strategic reassessment of personnel to better address the nation's evolving legal landscape. Notable among the appointments is Riono Budisantoso, who moves from his crucial role as Director of Prosecution for Special Crimes to lead the High Prosecutor's Office in the Bangka Belitung Islands. This transition signifies a broader effort to place experienced legal minds in key positions, ensuring that justice is pursued with vigor and integrity throughout the archipelago. The confirmation of these changes by the Head of the Legal Information Center, Anang Supriat, assures the public of the transparency and official nature of these administrative adjustments. Such rotations are a standard practice designed to prevent stagnation and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the prosecution service.

Yes, there was a rotation.

— Anang SupriatHead of the Legal Information Center confirming the personnel changes.
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