Archive · 23 Aug 2025

Indonesia Dismisses Deputy Minister Amid Extortion Probe

Indonesia Dismisses Deputy Minister Amid Extortion Probe

Imagine a high-ranking government official, like a Deputy Manpower Minister, is accused of something really bad.

He's suspected of taking extra money from companies for permits they need to keep workers safe.

It's like he charged way more than he should have.

Now, the government is investigating him, and he's been removed from his job.

The President, who promised to fight corruption, says the investigation will continue.

Some people think this is good, showing the government is serious, while others say it's not enough to fix the bigger problem of corruption.

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