Cibinong Prison Case: Legal Advice on Handing Over to Law Enforcement
Former Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has indicated his willingness to allow law enforcement agencies to investigate the Cibinong Prison (LP Cibinong) case as a criminal matter. While specific details of the incident remain undisclosed, the statement from a former top legal official is drawing attention.
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