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Inspector General Suspends Cibinong Prison Warden Over Luxury Units

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Inspector General Rudi Setiawan suspended the warden and four senior staff at Cibinong prison after luxury units were found.
Inspectors found more than ten rooms equipped with air-conditioners, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and sofas.
A gym, a golf-simulator under construction and luxury cars were also present on the compound.
Demolition of the luxury structures began on 30 September, removing TVs, air-conditioners and furniture.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights launched a $30 million prison-upgrade program after the Jakarta penitentiary scandal. The initiative, overseen by Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra, renovated twelve facilities, added 3,000 beds, and installed CCTV in eight prisons. Today, Inspector General Rudi Setiawan ordered demolition of luxury suites at Cibinong prison, revealing air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and a golf simulator. The repeat scandal fuels demands for stricter anti-corruption laws and independent audits to prevent future misuse of state assets.

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Story summary

Inspector General Rudi Setiawan suspended the warden and four senior staff at Cibinong prison after luxury units were found.
Inspectors found more than ten rooms equipped with air-conditioners, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and sofas.
A gym, a golf-simulator under construction and luxury cars were also present on the compound.
Demolition of the luxury structures began on 30 September, removing TVs, air-conditioners and furniture.

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