Indonesia's Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Temporarily Dismissed Amid Corruption Probe

Febrie Adriansyah, formerly the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, is undergoing temporary dismissal from his prosecutorial duties pending a final court decision. The Head of the Attorney General's Office's Legal Information Center, Anang Supriatna, confirmed Adriansyah's suspension, which began on July 31, 2026.

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It is true that Pak FA has been temporarily suspended pending a final and binding decision.

Adriansyah faces allegations of corruption and money laundering connected to the handling of the PT Asabri case. The investigation, initially conducted by the National Police's Corruption Eradication Corps, led to his designation as a suspect. During searches, including at Adriansyah's residence, authorities seized a significant amount of gold and cash.

Adriansyah's associate, advocate Don Ritto, claimed ownership of the seized assets, stating the property had been under his control since 2022. However, the Attorney General's Office has named Adriansyah and his associate Nurman Herin as suspects in a money laundering case.

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Yes, until the trial process concludes, whether he is proven guilty or not, through a decision with final and binding legal force.

Febrie Diansyah, Adriansyah's lawyer, has called for clarification from investigators regarding the specific offense underlying the money laundering charges, emphasizing unresolved legal questions.

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From a legal standpoint, many questions remain unanswered.