AN INDONESIAN PROTESTER IN FRONT OF ATTORNEY-GENERALS OFFICE IN JAKARTA, 2000-02-23 (photo)

An Indonesian protester wears a mask depicting the face of Indonesian Attorney-General Marzuki Darusman picture during a protest in front of the attorney-general's office in Jakarta February 23 to demand a trial of those allegedly involved in the mishandling of the central bank loans given to troubled banks. Billions of dollars in central bank liquidity credit were extended to troubled banks, particularly during the height of Indonesia's financial crisis in 1997 and 1998. Many of the banks failed to repay the loans on time. A state audit into the credit extensions showed indications of mismanagement. PRI/PB