Steel Corruption Case: Rp25 Billion Bribe Alleged, Witness Testimony Emerges
During a trial related to a steel corruption case in Indonesia, a witness testified that a bribe of Rp25 billion (approximately USD 1.6 million) was paid. This payment is suspected to have been made to obstruct the investigation, bringing the case to a new phase.
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