Hery Susanto, the head of the Ombudsman office in Indonesia, was arrested for bribery five days after taking office.

Hery Susanto, the new head of the Ombudsman office in Indonesia, has been arrested for alleged bribery, just five days after being appointed to the position by President Prabowo Subianto. The Attorney General's office announced that Susanto is suspected of having accepted 1.5 billion rupiah (approximately $88,000) from a nickel industry firm while holding a junior position within the ombudsman's office.

Searches conducted at his home led to his detention, and he faces a prison sentence if found guilty. Indonesia is the world's leading producer of nickel, a metal essential for the manufacture of electric batteries and stainless steel. This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges in the fight against corruption in the country.