Luxury compound uncovered inside Indonesian prison

Five prison officials have been suspended after an inspection uncovered an apartment-style compound with luxury amenities allegedly being used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.

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A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

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Euronews Published 30 September 2026

Luxury compound uncovered inside Indonesian prison

BBC Published 29 September 2026

Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison

A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

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