Indonesian Police Hand Over Suspect, 74kg Gold, and $34 Million Cash in Corruption Probe

Authorities in Indonesia have officially transferred private suspect Don Ritto, along with a substantial haul of 74 kilograms of gold and 543 billion rupiah in cash, to the Attorney General's Office. This significant handover is connected to three alleged corruption cases that ensnare both Ritto and former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah. The transfer was a high-security affair, with Brimob members escorting Ritto and the evidence, which included gold bars, cash, and a small safe, to the Attorney General's Office building. Ritto, clad in a detainee's uniform and handcuffed, remained silent when questioned by media. The Attorney General's Office has initiated three new investigation orders concerning corruption and money laundering charges against Adriansyah. These investigations stem from the transfer of cases by the police and involve PT Krakatau Steel, coal procurement for PLN that led to a blackout, and the ASABRI case. Ritto is accused of money laundering derived from corruption, while Adriansyah allegedly facilitated corruption and money laundering during legal proceedings for state officials in the ASABRI and other corruption cases. A special team of nine senior prosecutors, many with prior experience at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), has been assembled to ensure impartiality in handling the cases against Adriansyah.