Former Customs Official Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison, Ordered to Pay Rp15.7 Billion in Restitution
A former Indonesian customs official has been sentenced to nine years in prison for bribery and abuse of power. The court also ordered the restitution of approximately Rp15.7 billion in illicit gains. The verdict highlights the government's ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
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