Febrie Adriansyah Allegedly Gave the Order 'Cool Down the Money'

Former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah has been named a suspect in three corruption cases, according to Indonesian police.

The investigation into Adriansyah is linked to the arrest of businessman Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, also known as Ferry Boboho, on July 29, 2026. Hongkiriwang was apprehended for allegedly assaulting two members of the Densus 88 counter-terrorism unit who were surveilling him at the Borobudur Hotel. During Hongkiriwang's interrogation, investigators reportedly explored his connections with Adriansyah, a businessman known to be close to the former Jampidsus.

Reports suggest the investigation into Adriansyah involves alleged extortion of property tycoon Tan Kian in connection with the PT Asabri corruption case handled by the Attorney General's Office. Adriansyah served as Director of Investigation for Jampidsus in 2022 before resigning on July 11, 2026. Tan Kian allegedly feared being implicated as a suspect in the PT Asabri case.

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'Hold it first, cool it down.'

According to a Tempo magazine report, Adriansyah allegedly solicited money from Tan Kian to avoid being named a suspect, with Ferry acting as the intermediary. In 2022, Ferry reportedly received 5 million Singapore dollars, equivalent to approximately 55 billion Indonesian rupiah at the time, in a red bag from Tan Kian's secretary at a Jakarta hotel. Ferry allegedly kept 5 billion rupiah for himself.

Ferry then went to Adriansyah's residence, but Adriansyah allegedly refused to accept the money directly, telling Ferry to "Hold it first, cool it down." The money was intended for Adriansyah while the Asabri case was still ongoing. After the trial concluded, Ferry contacted Adriansyah to deliver the remaining 50 billion rupiah. Adriansyah reportedly arranged for an envoy, identified as Nurman Herin, to receive the money at a fast-food restaurant in South Jakarta. Herin was later seen walking towards a money changer near the meeting point, an establishment that was also searched by the police.

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We have carried out an examination of the case and named two suspects, namely Mr. DR and Mr. FA.