Most of the victims were forced to work at the factory or on the plantation, often alongside paid workers. Many were tortured, whipped, burned and sexually assaulted. Six prisoners died, including at least three who were tortured to death, according to Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights. Former captives also cleaned Mr. Perangin-angin’s mansion, washed his vehicles and fed his 200 cows. Some police officers and soldiers even helped guard or torture the men, victims and the authorities said.

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Persons: Perangin, didn’t, ”, Ardi, angin Organizations: National, Human Rights, New York Times Locations: Regency