Former Customs Official Cries in Court, Claims Asked to Take Blame to Prevent Wider Case
A former Indonesian customs official tearfully testified in court that he was allegedly asked to take the fall for a case to prevent it from escalating. He claims this pressure was exerted to contain a broader corruption scandal, suggesting instructions from superiors and potentially exposing internal malfeasance within the customs organization.
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