Indonesian Ombudsman Bribery Case
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Former Indonesian Ombudsman Chairman Hery Susanto faces trial for allegedly accepting Rp4.8 billion in bribes from mining companies, using aliases like 'John Lennon 07.' He has apologized ahead of his trial for alleged corruption in nickel mining.
Ex-Ombudsman Chairman Used 'John Lennon 07' Alias for Bribes, Prosecutors Say
Former Indonesian Ombudsman Chairman Hery Susanto allegedly operated under multiple pseudonyms, including the distinct alias 'John Lennon 07,' while accepting bribes from mining companies. Prosecutors detailed the use of these aliases, such as 'Hery HMI,' 'Tolkeyem,' and 'Komandante,' in WhatsApp communications with bribe intermediaries. The bribes, totaling Rp4.85 billion, were reportedly given i…
Former Indonesian Ombudsman chief apologizes ahead of trial for bribery charges
Former Indonesian Ombudsman Chairman Hery Susanto has publicly apologized and requested prayers as he faces his first trial for alleged gratification charges. The trial, which commenced at the Central…
Former Ombudsman Chairman Charged with Accepting Rp4.8 Billion Bribe
Former Chairman of Indonesia's Ombudsman, Hery Susanto, faces charges of accepting approximately Rp4.8 billion (about $290,000 USD) in bribes. Prosecutors allege Susanto used his authority in ways con…
Former Ombudsman Chief Faces Trial for Nickel Mining Corruption
Former Ombudsman Chairman Hery Susanto began his trial on Thursday at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court, facing charges of alleged corruption related to nickel mining governance. Susanto, who led t…