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Indonesia Demolishes Luxury Prison Cells After Public Outrage
Authorities destroyed high-end prison facilities that included double beds, TVs, and a swimming pool after a public scandal.
An excavator tearing down illegal, luxury-style living quarters inside an Indonesian prison facility.
By John Doe
Reporting from Indonesia 
Oct. 2, 2026, 7:23 a.m. - 15 hours ago
Officials in Indonesia have torn down a set of luxury prison cells. The rooms were found inside a jail and included comforts that prisoners are not supposed to have.
Investigators discovered that some inmates were living in spaces that looked more like hotel rooms than jail cells. The rooms featured double beds, televisions, and even a swimming pool. These perks were only available to certain prisoners who were likely able to pay for the extra comfort.
This discovery caused a major public outcry across the country. Many people were angry that criminals were living in luxury while serving their time. The government decided to act quickly to fix the situation.
Five prison officials have been suspended from their jobs while the government investigates how these cells were allowed to exist in the first place. Work crews used heavy machinery to demolish the illegal structures, leaving the facility empty of its unauthorized upgrades.
This event has started a wider conversation in Indonesia about corruption within the prison system. The government says they are now reviewing security and oversight at jails nationwide to make sure this does not happen again.
Source: BBC
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