Indonesian authorities have suspended prison officials following an investigation into luxury living quarters allegedly provided to inmates at a prison in West Java, according to multiple outlets.
A surprise inspection at Cibinong prison in Bogor uncovered apartment-like units housing inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and refrigerators stocked with alcohol, according to the BBC. CNA reported that the findings, attributed to the Indonesian Ombudsman, also included a golf simulator among the facilities available to inmates.
The Straits Times described the units as inmates' 'villa homes,' and reported that five prison officials were suspended over the matter. The South China Morning Post reported that a prison chief was suspended in connection with what it described as a secret VIP compound for inmates.
The Associated Press reported that Indonesia suspended officials as part of a broader inquiry into the luxury prison cells, without specifying the number of officials involved.
How each side covered it
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- The Associated Press reported that Indonesia suspended officials amid an inquiry into luxury prison cells.
“Indonesia suspends officials over inquiry into luxury prison cells” — Associated Press
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- The BBC reported apartment-like units with televisions, a gym and alcohol-stocked fridges found during a surprise inspection.
- CNA reported inmates at Cibinong prison had access to apartment-style rooms, a gym and a golf simulator, citing the Indonesian Ombudsman.
- The South China Morning Post reported a prison chief was suspended over what it called a secret VIP compound for inmates.
- The Straits Times reported five prison officials were suspended over inmates' 'villa homes.'
“Inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to apartment-style rooms as well as a gym and a golf simulator, according to findings by the Indonesian Ombudsman.” — CNA
Questions readers ask
What happened at the Indonesian prison?
An inspection at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, found that inmates had access to apartment-style units equipped with amenities such as televisions, a gym, alcohol-stocked refrigerators and, according to CNA, a golf simulator.
Who was suspended over the prison scandal?
Indonesian authorities suspended prison officials, including a prison chief according to the South China Morning Post; The Straits Times specified that five officials were suspended.
Where is the prison involved in this story?
The prison, called Cibinong prison, is located in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.
Who uncovered the luxury facilities?
The facilities were uncovered through a surprise inspection, with findings attributed to the Indonesian Ombudsman, according to CNA.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningIndonesia suspends officials over inquiry into luxury prison cells
- BBC NewsCenterWatch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
- BBC SportCenterWatch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
- CNACenterIndonesia probes alleged luxury facilities for inmates at West Java prison
- South China Morning PostCenterIndonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmates
- The Straits TimesCenterIndonesia suspends five prison officials over inmates’ ‘villa homes’