Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo escorted by security officers after a press conference on November 26, 2020. Photo: AP Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo escorted by security officers after a press conference on November 26, 2020. Photo: AP
Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo escorted by security officers after a press conference on November 26, 2020. Photo: AP
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Could Indonesia’s lobster corruption scandal put an end to Prabowo’s presidential dream?

  • Fisheries minister Edhy Prabowo was arrested over his involvement in the exchange of cash for permits to export lobster larvae
  • The scandal could affect President Joko Widodo’s plans for infrastructure reform, as well as Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto’s long-held aims for the top job

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Resty Woro Yuniar
Resty Woro Yuniar

Updated: 10:04am, 27 Nov, 2020

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Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo escorted by security officers after a press conference on November 26, 2020. Photo: AP Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo escorted by security officers after a press conference on November 26, 2020. Photo: AP
Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo escorted by security officers after a press conference on November 26, 2020. Photo: AP
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