Former Deputy AG Denies Pre-Trial Motion Aims to Obscure Probe

The legal team for Febrie Adriansyah, a former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, has refuted claims that their pre-trial motion is an attempt to obstruct the ongoing investigation by the Attorney General's Office. Febri Diansyah, the lawyer representing Adriansyah, stated that the motion is a legal right guaranteed by law for any suspect, regardless of their background or position.

Diansyah emphasized that the purpose of the pre-trial motion is to scrutinize the legality of the law enforcement's actions, including the designation of Adriansyah as a suspect, searches, and any coercive measures. He suggested that the suspect designation appeared forced and requires judicial review to ensure the legal process is sound.

The legal team plans to present various issues concerning the suspect designation and pre-trial examinations. They will also challenge the basis of the money laundering charges, particularly how they were combined with the predicate offense in a single investigation order. This challenge will reference relevant laws and court decisions concerning money laundering investigations.

Febrie Adriansyah was named a suspect in a money laundering case involving 74 kilograms of gold and Rp543 billion in cash discovered at a residence. The Attorney General's Office has also identified two private individuals, Nurman Herin and lawyer Don Ritto, as suspects in the same case, alleging their involvement with Adriansyah.