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High-Ranking Indonesian Police Turn On Each Other

Murder scandal triggers backbiting

Our Correspondent
Dec 01, 2022
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After the sensational murder coverup attempt that has gripped Indonesia’s National Police since July and forced a major personnel reshuffle, some of its highest-ranking officials now are turning on each other in what has been nicknamed “Star Wars,” accusing their fellow generals of providing protection services for illegal businesses including drugs, i…

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