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Indonesia bars ex-prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah from leaving country amid corruption probe

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has barred former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah, from leaving the country.
  • The 20-day travel ban is based on a request from the Jakarta Metro Police's Detective Directorate.
  • Adriansyah is suspected of corruption in cases involving PT Asabri, PT Krakatau Steel, and coal supply, with police seizing significant amounts of gold and cash.

Indonesia's immigration authorities have placed a travel ban on Febrie Adriansyah, the former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, as part of a widening corruption investigation.

The prohibition is valid for 20 days according to the applicable regulations

— Hendarsam MarantokoThe Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, stated the duration of the travel ban imposed on Febrie Adriansyah.

The Directorate General of Immigration has prohibited Adriansyah and another suspect, lawyer Don Ritto, from leaving the country for 20 days. This measure stems from a request by the Jakarta Metro Police's Detective Directorate, citing ongoing investigations into alleged corruption.

Adriansyah is implicated in corruption cases related to state-owned enterprises PT Asabri and PT Krakatau Steel, as well as a coal supply corruption case that led to power outages in Sumatra. During searches, police seized tens of kilograms of gold bullion and approximately Rp540 billion (around $33 million) in cash, including a significant haul of 74 kilograms of gold from a house in Sentul, Bogor.

Immigration is committed to supporting law enforcement processes by implementing every prevention request submitted by law enforcement authorities

— Hendarsam MarantokoHendarsam Marantoko explained the immigration department's role in facilitating law enforcement actions.

The Attorney General's Office is preparing to question Adriansyah once the case files are transferred from the police. The investigation highlights the significant scale of alleged corruption, with substantial assets seized as evidence.

It's about to begin, yes

— Rudi MargonoThe Acting Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Rudi Margono, confirmed that Febrie Adriansyah would soon be questioned.
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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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