Indonesian Politician Caught on Tape Shaking Down Freeport Mine

Indonesia’s political power structure may be set for an earthquake amid revelations that Setya Novanto, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, was caught on tape allegedly seeking to extort shares from the US-based mining giant Freeport McMoRan.

Sudirman Said, the Energy and Resources Minister, who is widely regarded as incorruptible, has launched …