Former Deputy AG for Special Crimes Detained Without Handcuffs or Vest

Febrie Adriansyah, the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), has been officially detained by investigators from the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) on Friday night. The detention followed an examination where Adriansyah was questioned as a suspect in a corruption and money laundering case.

During his appearance at the Attorney General's Office, Adriansyah presented a different picture than most detainees. He was not seen wearing the customary pink detention vest, nor were his hands cuffed. Instead, he wore a long-sleeved batik shirt and was accompanied by his legal team. This deviation from standard procedure has drawn attention.

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Today I have been examined as a suspect and detained.

Adriansyah stated that he was prepared for his detention and had discussed the matter with prosecutors. He expressed his belief that the evidence presented by the investigators still required deeper examination. "In Gedung Bundar, it's never like this. All evidence must be confirmed and deepened first, and repeatedly exposed, before we are sure that this is not unjust," he remarked, suggesting a need for thorough due diligence before concluding guilt.

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In Gedung Bundar, it's never like this. All evidence must be confirmed and deepened first, and repeatedly exposed, before we are sure that this is not unjust.

The detention stems from a new investigation order issued by the Attorney General's Office specifically concerning alleged money laundering activities by Adriansyah. This order was issued after a special team received evidence, including 74 kg of gold and foreign currency valued at hundreds of billions of rupiah, from the National Police's Directorate of Corruption Crimes.

Anang, a representative from the Attorney General's Office, confirmed the issuance of the new investigation order for the money laundering case. He also mentioned that three other individuals – Don Ritto, NH, and TS – had been summoned as witnesses in connection with the case. The Attorney General's Office emphasized transparency and synergy by inviting representatives from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Attorney Commission, the National Police's Directorate of Corruption Crimes, and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to observe the proceedings.

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This is a decision from leadership, I am ready to face it.