Group Criticizes Alleged Special Treatment for Former Deputy Attorney General in Corruption Case

A women's group advocating against criminalization, known as Kelopak, has voiced deep concern over what they describe as unequal law enforcement in the case of Febrie Adriansyah, the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes. The group consists of wives whose husbands are involved in corruption cases, including Verininta G. Arman, wife of Maya Kusmaya (former Pertamina executive), and Utari Wardhani, wife of Yoki Firnandi (also involved in a Pertamina case).

"We express our deep concern regarding the handling of corruption and money laundering cases involving former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah," stated Verininta, reading a group statement. She highlighted the seizure of 74 kilograms of gold and hundreds of billions of rupiah in various currencies, arguing that such evidence should logically lead to Adriansyah's detention. Instead, the public has witnessed what they perceive as "special treatment," with Adriansyah's legal status fluctuating between suspect and witness before being reclassified as a suspect.

Kelopak also questions the transfer of the case from the National Police to the Attorney General's Office, citing concerns about legal process independence. Verininta contrasted this with the vigorous prosecution of many citizens and former officials, naming individuals like Hotasi Nababan, Tom Lembong, and Nadiem Makarim. She accused law enforcers of discrimination, noting that their husbands were detained even before their alleged crimes were proven.

"When the law is used to criminalize citizens for political interests, while failing to touch errant law enforcers, we are not upholding justice but nurturing legal tyranny," Verininta declared. The group presented five demands, including a call for official clarification regarding statements made by Adriansyah's lawyer, Hotman Paris Hutapea, who reportedly mentioned President Prabowo Subianto's involvement.