Jakarta, Oct. 20 -- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto on Monday welcomed the return of Rp13.2 trillion (US$800 million) from a major crude palm oil export corruption case, calling it a "positive sign" on his administration's first anniversary.

Speaking after witnessing the handover at the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta, he emphasized that the recovery demonstrates the government's determination to fight corruption.

"This coincides with the first year since I was inaugurated as President. I consider this a positive sign. It shows the government's and the Attorney General's strong and courageous efforts to serve the people and safeguard the nation's wealth," Prabowo said.

He stressed that Indonesia could prosper if its wealth ...