Netizen who sparked Garuda scandal fears arrest by police

Whistle-blower says his aim is to weed out corruption and nepotism in Indonesia

Mr Ari Askhara, who was sacked as Garuda's CEO, had ordered his subordinates in Europe to look for a classic Harley-Davidson. Indonesian State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir (second from right) and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (cen
Indonesian State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir (second from right) and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (centre) inspecting a Harley-Davidson motorcycle during a press conference in Jakarta last December. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Mr Ari Askhara, who was sacked as Garuda's CEO, had ordered his subordinates in Europe to look for a classic Harley-Davidson. Indonesian State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir (second from right) and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (cen
Mr Ari Askhara, who was sacked as Garuda's CEO, had ordered his subordinates in Europe to look for a classic Harley-Davidson.
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A high-profile Twitter user - whose recent viral posts alleging mismanagement at national carrier Garuda Indonesia has made him a target in the country - said his biggest fear was being arrested by the police.

In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times last month, the first he has granted to any publication, El - as he wanted to be known - said his aim was to weed out deep-rooted corruption and nepotism in the country.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 02, 2020, with the headline Netizen who sparked Garuda scandal fears arrest by police. Subscribe