Surabaya Zoo Corruption Leads to Animal Neglect and Deaths; Ex-Director Arrested
A former director of the Surabaya Zoo (KBS) in Indonesia has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling approximately Rp10.2 billion (around $650,000 USD). Allegations of inflating feed costs and other fraudulent practices have led to animals suffering from malnutrition, illness, and death, with zoo facilities also falling into disrepair.
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