Former Indonesian trade minister jailed 4.5 years for sugar import corruption
Chief Judge Dennie Arsan Fatrika stated, 'The judge declares that the defendant, Thomas Trikasih Lembong, has been legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing a crime.' The 54-year-old was also fined 750 million Indonesian rupiahs (approximately US$45,750), with an additional six-month jail term if the penalty remains unpaid. - Bernama-Xinhua
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