SBY's family tainted by corruption allegations

Updated August 13, 2008 10:46:39

In Indonesia, there is growing criticism of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for not sacking two senior ministers, implicated in a Bank Indonesia corruption scandal.

The situation has been further complicated by allegations that the father-in-law of SBY's eldest son was approving the bribes. The ongoing fight against corruption in Indonesia has prompted some lawmakers to call for the death penalty as a deterrent. But the Corruption Eradication Commission and Corruption Watchdogs have embraced a more novel plan; to dress accused corrupters in uniforms for their court appearances.

Presenter: Katie Hamann
Speakers: Danang Widoyoko, Indonesia Corruption Watch

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