Murder Trial of Former High-Ranking Indonesian Police Official Begins

Police did not reveal the killing for three days and said CCTV footage was not available because it was not functioning when Brigadier J died.

"There were some irregularities in the case at the beginning, for almost two weeks the narration of the story was only based on the manipulation perpetrated by Sambo. Over time, the police's alibis and explanation no longer made sense," Adiputra said.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for a full and transparent investigation into the case.

Sambo, along with six other officers, has also been charged with obstruction of justice. The trial is expected to last for weeks.

Source: Agence France-Presse