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Indonesia forms special team to probe ex-top prosecutor over corruption

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Attorney General's Office in Indonesia has formed a special investigative team to handle corruption and money laundering allegations against former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah.
  • The team includes nine senior prosecutors, many of whom are former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators, to ensure independence and minimize conflicts of interest.
  • The Head of the Attorney General's Information Center stated that the team's formation aims to ensure objective and professional handling of the case, leveraging the experience of its members, including the newly appointed Head of the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office, Muhibuddin, who previously served as a KPK investigator for 10 years.

Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has established a special investigative team to probe allegations of corruption and money laundering against former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah. The move signals a significant internal effort to address high-level misconduct within the prosecution service.

Regarding professionalism, we are certainly confident that he is professional.

— RizaldiHead of Legal Information at the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office, expressing confidence in Muhibuddin's ability to handle the investigation.

The newly formed team comprises nine senior prosecutors, a deliberate composition aimed at ensuring impartiality. Notably, many of these prosecutors are former investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), bringing extensive experience in tackling complex financial crimes. This strategic inclusion is intended to mitigate potential conflicts of interest and uphold the integrity of the investigation.

Muhibuddin, the Head of the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office, has been appointed as a member of this special team. His decade-long tenure as an investigator at the KPK is seen as a valuable asset, equipping him with the necessary skills and insights to navigate the intricacies of the case. Rizaldi, Head of Legal Information at the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office, expressed confidence in Muhibuddin's professionalism and ability to execute the assigned mandate.

Most of them are former KPK investigators, and the rest are also very senior. They are all stars.

— Anang SupriatnaHead of the Attorney General's Information Center, describing the caliber of the special investigative team members.

Anang Supriatna, Head of the Attorney General's Information Center, emphasized that the team members were intentionally selected from outside the immediate purview of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes' office. This separation is crucial for maintaining the independence of the investigation. While operating autonomously, the special team will collaborate with the National Police's anti-corruption investigators, who initially handled the case, to ensure a comprehensive inquiry. A new investigation order has been issued following the case's transfer from the police.

It is hoped that every member of the prosecution service who is given a task can carry it out well and in accordance with the applicable rules.

— RizaldiHead of Legal Information at the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office, stating the expectations for the team's conduct.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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