Former Indonesian Ombudsman Chairman Hery Susanto faced his first court hearing today at the Jakarta Corruption Court. He is accused of accepting bribes totaling 4.85 billion Indonesian Rupiah. The charges were read during the initial proceedings, marking the formal start of the legal process. Details regarding the source and nature of the alleged bribes were not immediately released but will likely be presented as the trial progresses. Susanto’s defense team has yet to issue a formal statement. This case marks a significant development in Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption within public office. The trial is expected to draw considerable public attention given Susanto’s former role as a public official responsible for overseeing government services.