Ex-Top Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah Detained Amid Corruption Probe; Claims 'Criminalization'

Febrie Adriansyah, the former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), has been formally detained by the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering charges. He was taken to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detention center on Friday night, July 23, after undergoing an examination at the Kejagung's Bundar Building.

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Yes, regarding the vest, I apologize because it was rushed, and it was already late at night.

Upon his arrival at the KPK detention center, Febrie was notably not wearing the standard pink detainee vest or handcuffs, despite his status as a suspect. He appeared in a long-sleeved batik shirt. The Junior Attorney General for Supervision, Rudi Margono, explained that the lack of a vest was due to the late hour and haste. Febrie's detention at the KPK facility was reportedly chosen due to his past involvement in handling significant cases, with the aim of ensuring accountability and transparency in the ongoing process. The KPK confirmed they received a request from the Kejagung for assistance in detaining Febrie.

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Therefore, to guarantee the process going forward and for the person concerned, I apologize, perhaps it is more comfortable because the person concerned has handled many big cases, as we know.

Febrie himself expressed a feeling of being "criminalized," stating that he had discussed with investigators that the evidence was insufficient for detention. He argued that such evidence should be thoroughly confirmed and repeatedly exposed before a suspect is named and detained, contrasting this with practices at the Bundar Building. However, the KPK, through Deputy for Coordination and Supervision Ely Kusumastuti, has denied these claims, asserting that the detention process adhered to all procedures.

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So that is one of the considerations why [he is detained] there. And it makes perfect sense.

Details surrounding the case include Febrie's arrival without handcuffs or a vest, the rationale for his detention at the KPK facility, his assertion of criminalization, and the Attorney General's Office's explanation of Febrie's alleged modus operandi. The case is ongoing, with Febrie maintaining his innocence and claiming the evidence is insufficient.

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So, in my opinion, the evidence is not enough to be detained. It has never been like this at the Bundar Building [Kejagung], it has never been like this at the Bundar Building.