Indonesian Lieutenant General Faces 10-Year Sentence in Forest Land Case
Indonesian Lieutenant General Widi Prasetijono has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a forest land case. The general claims there are seven irregularities in the case, questioning the transparency of the investigation. This incident highlights growing concerns over land development issues involving military personnel.
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