Klaten Regent Arrested in Corruption Case, Millions in Cash Discovered
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested the Klaten Regent and associates for alleged corruption, discovering approximately Rp934 million (USD 60,000) in cash hidden in a blue drum. Over Rp1.2 billion (USD 80,000) in cash and documents were seized.
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