Ombudsman Suspects Ferdy Sambo is Enjoying Luxury Rooms at Cibinong Prison, Ditjenpas Denies

Nevertheless, Ditjenpas is continuing to investigate the various reports that arose following the Ombudsman's inspection.

Director General of Corrections Mashudi earlier said a team has been formed to examine the facilities, administration, and the implementation of service standards and security at Cibinong Prison.

“We have formed a team to conduct inspections and verifications of facilities, infrastructure, administration, as well as the implementation of service and security standards at Cibinong Prison,” Mashudi said.

He stated that all information received from the Ombudsman will be used as material for examination.

“We respect the supervisory role of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia. Every suggestion is certainly used as an evaluation material. At the same time, all information must be fully verified so that conclusions are truly based on facts and prevailing regulations,” he stated.

Mashudi asserted that all inmates must receive treatment in accordance with regulations.

“Each inmate has rights and obligations according to regulations. Therefore, if there is information regarding treatment or facilities suspected to be non-compliant, we will investigate and ascertain the facts,” he added.

Thus, the Ombudsman's suspicion that Sambo is enjoying the facilities remains unproven.

The Ombudsman has not confirmed the identities of the occupants of the inspected buildings, while Ditjenpas stated that their investigation so far has found no indication that Sambo occupies special rooms or facilities.

Parts of this article have appeared on Tribunnews.com under the title "Ombudsman Suspects Ferdy Sambo Enjoys Luxury Facilities at Cibinong Prison" and on KOMPAS.com under the title "Ditjenpas States Ferdy Sambo Remains in Cibinong Prison Block, No Special Apartment Facilities".