Cibinong Prison Chief's Reported Wealth Once Topped Rp6.1 Billion
The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs has suspended the head of the Cibinong Prison and four subordinates following allegations of luxury facilities for inmates. The investigation into the prison chief, Wisnu Hani Putranto, also highlights significant fluctuations in his reported personal wealth over the past few years.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and inequality within the Indonesian correctional system.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs has suspended the Head of the Cibinong Class IIA Correctional Facility (Cibinong Prison), Wisnu Hani Putranto, along with four of his subordinates. This suspension follows findings by the Ombudsman regarding alleged luxury facilities provided to inmates."We have suspended five structural officials suspected of bearing responsibility for the incidents uncovered by the Ombudsman. To specify, they are the Head of the Correctional Facility, the Head of Security and Order (KPLP), the Section Head for Inmate Development (Binadik), the Section Head for Security and Order (Kamtib), and the Head of General Affairs overseeing state-owned assets," stated the Ministry's Inspector General, Commissioner General Rudi Setiawan, at the Cibinong Correctional Facility on Saturday, September 26, 2026.Wisnu had served as the Head of the Cibinong Class IIA Correctional Facility since late 2023.
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