On 23 September, inspectors from the Ombudsman's office — a public institution responsible for overseeing government administration — found residential areas occupied by inmates after breaking through a fence at the back of the Cibinong prison in Bogor, a district south of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta. The inspectors documented the discovery of a dozen luxury houses and apartments, complete with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, refrigerators stocked with alcohol, a gym, and a golf simulator under construction. Luxury cars were also parked in front of the residences, highlighting the stark contrast between the supposed conditions of incarceration and the apparent comfort of these living spaces. The General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration, which oversees prisons in Indonesia, defended the existence of these residences by calling them "official housing" reserved for prison staff and describing them as spaces for "rehabilitation and education." According to Kompas, a prominent Indonesian newspaper, the administration referred to these facilities as "the creativity of each prison." However, the newspaper pointed out that no specific details were given about the nature of the rehabilitation activities or the conditions under which these "official residences" were accessed. This discovery has sparked significant controversy, especially as it comes at a time when Indonesian prisons are already operating at 85 percent over their intended capacity. The overcrowding has long been a concern for human rights groups and legal experts, who argue that such conditions undermine the effectiveness of the justice system and the rights of inmates. The existence of these luxury residences raises serious questions about the allocation of resources and the priorities of prison management. The situation has drawn criticism from both local and international observers, who are calling for greater transparency and accountability from prison authorities. The Ombudsman's office is expected to conduct a full investigation into the matter, and the findings may lead to further scrutiny of how prisons are managed across Indonesia. For now, the contrast between the reported living conditions of some prison staff and the overcrowded, under-resourced cells of inmates continues to highlight the deep disparities within the country's penal system.