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Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP inmate compound

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A prison chief in Indonesia has been suspended following the discovery of a secret VIP compound within the Cibinong Correctional Institution. Inspectors from the Ombudsman's office found the hidden area, reportedly featuring villas and a pool, which was allegedly accessible to inmates who paid for the privilege. The Director General of Corrections initially denied these claims during a hearing, but the investigation was prompted by the Ombudsman's surprise visit to the facility in Bogor, West Java. AI

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