The Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjenpas) examined Ferdy Sambo as part of an investigation into conditions at the Cibinong prison facility, Hukumonline reports. The same inspection turned up alcoholic drinks in the possession of the prison's security unit head (Kasi Kamtib), according to the outlet.
The scrutiny of the Cibinong facility has drawn attention from multiple quarters. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has flagged what it described as "apartment"-style conditions inside the prison, signaling possible transactions between officers and inmates, Kumparan.com reports. Antara's Makassar desk reported that two inmates were enjoying luxury facilities at the site.
The findings have also prompted broader commentary on prison governance. DetikNews framed the episode as a moment for comprehensive reform of the correctional system, while CNBC Indonesia examined the commercialization of correctional facilities as a wider problem.
Ferdy Sambo is a former police general whose case drew national attention. His questioning by Ditjenpas places him at the center of an administrative review that extends beyond his own status to the conduct of staff at the facility where he is being held.
What to watch next: whether Ditjenpas announces disciplinary action against the security officer and whether the KPK opens a formal inquiry into officer-inmate dealings at Cibinong.
