Former BNPB Chief's Brother Allegedly Used Disaster Funds for Rp30.98 Billion Stock Purchase
The brother of a former head of Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is suspected of misappropriating disaster funds to purchase stocks worth approximately Rp30.98 billion. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the case, which shakes public trust.
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