Indonesian Lawmakers Seek Death Penalty for Former Deputy Attorney General in Corruption Cases

Two political party factions within the Indonesian Parliament's Commission III have strongly condemned alleged corruption involving Febrie Adriansyah, a former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, and are demanding the severest possible punishment, including the death penalty.

Adriansyah, who has been named a suspect in three corruption cases, is implicated alongside a private sector individual, Don Ritto. The cases reportedly involve PT Asabri, PT Krakatau Steel, and coal supply. Nasyirul Falah Amru, a member of Commission III from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), expressed deep disappointment, particularly regarding the coal supply case, which allegedly led to power outages in several areas. He urged law enforcement to impose the death penalty, stating it "affects the lives of many people."

Endang Agustina, a member of the National Mandate Party faction on Commission III, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the economic hardships faced by Indonesians. She emphasized that corruption involving high-ranking officials like the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes is particularly distressing and warrants severe punishment, including the death penalty.

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If possible, they should receive the death penalty, because it affects the lives of many people.

In response to the gravity of the allegations, Commission III has established a special supervisory committee to oversee the investigation into Adriansyah's cases. Habiburokhman was appointed as the committee's chairman. He has requested the Attorney General's Office to form an independent investigative team that is not affiliated with the suspects to ensure impartiality.

The police have transferred the case involving Febrie Adriansyah to the Attorney General's Office, while the co-suspect, Don Ritto, is in detention. Adriansyah himself has not yet been detained. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has indicated its readiness to take over the case if the investigation stalls.

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This is very distressing and should be punished severely, even with the death penalty.