Indonesian lawmakers have mandated the immediate demolition of a high-end residential complex built within the walls of a prison near the national capital, marking a sharp response to widespread public outrage over the project’s existence. The development, which included amenities like swimming pools and private villas, had drawn criticism for its apparent disregard for the facility’s primary purpose and ethical concerns about its construction. Authorities cited legal violations and security risks as justification for the order, though the compound’s backers had previously defended it as a private investment. The move underscores growing tensions between economic interests and public accountability in infrastructure projects.
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
