Indonesian Officials Attempt to Bribe Journalist During Pacific Meeting

Indonesian Officials Attempt to Bribe Journalist During Pacific Meeting
A resident poses with Indonesian rupiah notes, in Surabaya, Indonesia on July 19, 2021. Juni Kriswanto / AFP via Getty Images
Isabella Rayner
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The Indonesian government has denied claims it intimidated and bribed a Radio New Zealand (RNZ) journalist during a leader’s meeting last month.

RNZ journalist Kelvin Anthony said Indonesian government representative Ardi Nuswantoro offered him money after he exclusively interviewed Indonesia’s Australia Ambassador Dr. Siswo Pramono, at the Melanesian 22nd Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit in Port Villa on Aug. 23 (pdf).
Isabella Rayner
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Isabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.
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