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Indonesia's Chief Ombudsman Arrested on Bribery Charges

4/17/2026

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Indonesia's Chief Ombudsman Hery Susanto was arrested on April 16, 2026, six days after his inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto.
Susanto faces bribery allegations tied to the nickel company TSHI, including that he manipulated environmental fine calculations to favor the company, involving a payment of 1.5 billion rupiah (about $111,160).
Susanto could face up to three years in prison if convicted.

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Indonesia's Chief Ombudsman Hery Susanto was arrested on April 16, 2026, six days after his inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto.
Susanto faces bribery allegations tied to the nickel company TSHI, including that he manipulated environmental fine calculations to favor the company, involving a payment of 1.5 billion rupiah (about $111,160).
Susanto could face up to three years in prison if convicted.