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Former Deputy Attorney General Detained in Money Laundering Probe

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah, was detained in a money laundering investigation after prosecutors questioned him as a witness.
  • Adriansyah was transferred to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detention center, raising perceptions of special treatment.
  • The investigation is linked to the discovery of 74 kilograms of gold and foreign currency worth approximately US$26.4 million at his home.

Febrie Adriansyah, the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, was detained on Friday, July 24, 2026, following his questioning at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) complex. The investigation centers on money laundering allegations, stemming from the discovery of 74 kilograms of gold and foreign currency valued at Rp476 billion (about US$26.4 million) at his Sentul home.

Instead of being held at an AGO detention facility, Adriansyah was transferred to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detention center in South Jakarta. He arrived late Saturday night, appearing without handcuffs and wearing the same batik shirt from his questioning. This departure from standard procedure, which typically involves detainee vests and handcuffs for those escorted by prosecutors, fueled perceptions of special treatment.

Rudi Margono, Deputy Attorney General for Supervision, stated that Adriansyah was placed in the KPK facility for his comfort, given his past handling of numerous high-profile cases. The article also references related news probes into the death of Sutrimo, who reportedly worked at Adriansyah's residence, and a broader discussion on conflicts of interest within the Attorney General's office.

He may be more comfortable there because he handled many high-profile cases.

— Rudi MargonoThe Deputy Attorney General for Supervision explaining the decision to place Febrie Adriansyah in the KPK detention center.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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