Fugitive drug network financier Frans Antony captured in Malaysia

Indonesian authorities have apprehended Frans Antony, a key figure in the drug trafficking network of Fredy Pratama, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The arrest, made on June 18, 2026, by a joint team from the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) and the International Relations Division, marks a significant step in dismantling Pratama's operations.

Antony, identified as the financial controller or treasurer for the network, had been on the run since November 12, 2023, when he was officially declared a wanted person (DPO) for money laundering offenses. His capture follows a complex evasion that reportedly included stays in Thailand and an illegal entry into Malaysia, aided by individuals associated with Pratama's organization.

Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, stated that Antony's arrest was facilitated by cooperation with Malaysian authorities. He was repatriated to Indonesia on June 19, 2026, using a travel document as he lacked official identification upon entering Malaysia illegally. Antony is now undergoing intensive interrogation as investigators work to trace the flow of funds and identify further network members, while the hunt for the main fugitive, Fredy Pratama, continues under a Red Notice.