President Prabowo Clarifies: No Amnesty for Corruptors, Return Stolen Funds Sought
Jakarta – Speculations about President Prabowo Subianto considering amnesty for corruptors have sparked debate, with Prabowo himself assuring that no such plans exist. In a recent address at the National Christmas Celebration 2024, Prabowo emphasized that while repentance is always encouraged, recovery of stolen funds remains paramount.
"’Prabowo wants to forgive corruptors,’ that’s not true," Prabowo declared at the event held at the Indonesia Arena, GBK, Jakarta, last Saturday (28/12/2024). While welcoming repentance, Prabowo balked at the idea of forgiveness without recompense.
"Like religious leaders and those who repent, corruptors too must return what they’ve stolen," he added, garnering applause from the audience. Prabowo reiterated his stance, "I won’t forgive corruptors, I want to make them realize the gravity of their past actions."
Prabowo, a staunch advocate for religious values, underscored that repentance is a common teaching across faiths, but stressed that actions must be backed by amends. He warned the public, "Spare the people, return the funds before we’re forced to retrieve them from your assets."
The President’s speech echoes Indonesia’s ongoing anti-corruption drive, reflecting his administration’s commitment to recovering lost funds and prosecuting offenders.
