Indonesian Police Deny Commenting on Deputy AG's Corruption Denial Amidst Investigation

Indonesian police are pressing forward with a corruption investigation, having searched 13 locations and seized assets valued at approximately half a trillion rupiah (around $30 million USD). The probe targets alleged bribery within PT Asabri, corruption in coal supply linked to power outages in Sumatra, and malfeasance at PT Krakatau Steel. Despite the extensive searches, Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah has denied any involvement in the cases under scrutiny. Adriansyah specifically refuted claims linking him to the "blackout" corruption case and denied ownership of a cafe in Cipete that investigators searched. He asserted that his office would continue to investigate a corruption case involving a serving police general. Police have questioned 15 witnesses and plan to summon Adriansyah for a statement after further investigation and case reviews. The investigation has involved the National Corruption Eradication Corps and the Jakarta Metropolitan Police. Meanwhile, the Attorney General's Office has stated it will not comment on the ongoing polemic surrounding Adriansyah's statements.