Former Customs Official Sentenced to 6 Years, Ordered to Repay Billions
A former Indonesian customs official has been sentenced to six years in prison for corruption. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is demanding the repayment of a substantial Rp5.56 billion in replacement money. This verdict highlights the ongoing efforts to combat public official corruption in the country.
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