Jakarta – Hundreds of demonstrators rallied Monday outside the Public Works Ministry in South Jakarta to demand that corrupt officials be prosecuted for the loss of Rp 92 billion in state funds in 2006.

Clad in black, the protesters arrived at the offices at 1 p.m. They scuffled briefly with police, later dispersing after their rowdy 45-minute protest.

They carried large banners with such messages as "Arrest and take to court (so-and-so)." They also listed officials they believed had embezzled funds earmarked for helping the urban poor.

The protesters claimed the officials had broken the law by not tendering out projects and instead awarding them to 16 companies owned by their cronies.

Protest leader Dani Kusuma demanded the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) look into the case and start investigations.